tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44445807056998535792018-03-03T00:31:47.293+08:00Mr. TambayTambay here, tambay there, tambay everywhere...Mr. Tambayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00623870010255598783noreply@blogger.comBlogger110125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4444580705699853579.post-20177472190010225462015-02-12T22:37:00.000+08:002015-02-12T22:37:45.729+08:00Live, Love, Blog! Cebu Bloggers Society turns 7 years old!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UhksHt8t3ZI/VNykj5095gI/AAAAAAAABHg/I11wwD-c-xE/s1600/cbsi7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UhksHt8t3ZI/VNykj5095gI/AAAAAAAABHg/I11wwD-c-xE/s1600/cbsi7.jpg" height="300" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">2015 marks the 7th Anniversary of Cebu Bloggers Society Inc. to be celebrated at Cebu City Marriot Hotel this coming February 15, 2015.</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>February 14 - People, especially the ones that are so deeply in love, will definitely remember this day, because this is the so-called Valentine's Day (Yeah, you're right! You're smelling something bitter hahaha). But on this day during 2008, <a href="http://cebubloggers.com/" target="_blank">Cebu Bloggers Society</a> was born. And on this year, former and current members of Cebu Bloggers Society will gather at <a href="http://marriotcebu.com/" target="_blank">Cebu City Marriot Hotel</a> this coming February 15 as the group celebrates its 7th birthday! Yey!<br /><br />Let me quickly share my story as a Cebu Bloggers Society Inc (or CBSi) member. I joined the group last 2011. With me just being a 1 year-old blogger, Cebu Bloggers Society was my family in the blogosphere. This is where I grew as a blogger. As my way of paying back, I became an active member and then an officer for the organization. I was part of the Corporate Affairs Committee, headed by Agnes Jimenez back then, then later on became the Head of Junior CBSi. I am also one of those people who worked some asses to make every CBSi event successful.<br /><br />I'll be honest, I rarely make blog posts nowadays. But the CBSi Family is still with me even though I took a very long hiatus from blogging. To be honest, while I was making this blog post, I remembered all the bondings and gatherings we had, meetings, events, eating sessions, or even just coffee breaks and mall meet-ups. It really was fun!<br /><br />7 years may have past, people may have come and go, but the bond is still strong. Politics may have arised in the middle of our journey, but we strongly fought it like a family. And even though I can't call myself a full-pledged blogger anymore, my loyalty will still be with Cebu Bloggers Society. Over the years, we stayed strong, and we can still be strong in the years to come.<br /><br /><i>P.S.: I miss the CBSi Milkshake! Hahaha!</i><br /><br />Here are some of my moments in CBSi:<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Ck3upg3kn5U/VNyxh-qpCtI/AAAAAAAABHw/TkM7QwEGp5g/s1600/cbsi_mark.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Ck3upg3kn5U/VNyxh-qpCtI/AAAAAAAABHw/TkM7QwEGp5g/s1600/cbsi_mark.jpg" height="266" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">While in CBSi, I also made a name. Unfortunately, these two folks share the same fate with me hahahaha! (Photo by Geezelle Tapangan)<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sUQOA4kHFiA/VNyxyluBPmI/AAAAAAAABH4/1JbQPedeGZU/s1600/cbsi_bigscreen.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sUQOA4kHFiA/VNyxyluBPmI/AAAAAAAABH4/1JbQPedeGZU/s1600/cbsi_bigscreen.jpg" height="266" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo op with owners of BigScreen Entertainment as they toured us around. Oh, the skinny days! (Photo by Jean Lim)<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QJxRk-p5RmE/VNyyKbQHI2I/AAAAAAAABIA/0S8_VfXe-f0/s1600/cbsi_election.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QJxRk-p5RmE/VNyyKbQHI2I/AAAAAAAABIA/0S8_VfXe-f0/s1600/cbsi_election.jpg" height="260" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Election of new CBSi Officers back in 2012, the night before I flew to Manila for the JENESYS 2012 Programme held in Japan. (Photo by Ruben Licera Jr.)</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zKU9_eQm61U/VNy6Cim1E5I/AAAAAAAABIY/zIcHxizmK_I/s1600/cbs_kk.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zKU9_eQm61U/VNy6Cim1E5I/AAAAAAAABIY/zIcHxizmK_I/s1600/cbs_kk.jpg" height="225" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Just another CBSi gathering. Big thanks to Krispy Kreme for sponsoring it! (Photo by Mark Monta)</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div>Mr. Tambayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00623870010255598783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4444580705699853579.post-50952938800287055242014-11-22T10:57:00.000+08:002014-11-22T10:57:13.894+08:00What keeps me coming back to Metro Manila?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Metro Manila - the capital of the Philippines, not just the geographic capital, but the economic and political capital as well.<br /><br />Back when I was a kid, like in Elementary days, the first time I heard the word "Manila" was during class, when I first learned that the capital city of my dear country is Manila. The moment I heard it, I got &nbsp;mad and said to myself "Why not Cebu? Cebu is a nice city!" From there, I started to hate Manila and never wished to go there.<br /><br />Then the list of reasons why I hate it grew when I was in highschool; from concert venues of famous international artists, to selected barangays visited by these noontime shows, to the fact that the local celebrities live in there and the people of Manila are so lucky to see them on a daily basis. I thought to myself "That's it! I am never going to Manila! Manila is so unfair! They thought that they already dominated the entire country, but guess what? Cebu is better than Manila! Take that!"<br /><a name='more'></a><br />Then the unexpected thing happened, and that was my first time to take a first step in Manila soil. It was 2 months after I graduated in college and it was during the JENESYS Programme back in 2012, a programme organized by JICE (Japan International Cooperation Center), powered by the Government of Japan and in coordination with NYC (National Youth Commission) of the Philippines. The programme requires us to be in Manila for a pre-departure activity before we actually leave for Japan. With me was a girl (Geraldine) who's also a first-timer in Manila. By the time we arrived in NAIA Terminal 3, me and Geraldine don't have any idea where to ride a taxi going to Paco, Manila, because another friend of ours is currently in there together with his mom, staying in what I consider a Catholic hotel. We spent almost an our looking for that white taxi stand, and by the time we already saw it, a group of taxi drivers competing each other on who will take us to Paco. We got into one taxi, and by the time the doors were closed, the taxi driver told us that there is a Php 50 charge on top of the meter as airport charge. We knew it was not right, but since we were in a hurry, we didn't mind it. Next thing we knew, he was taking the long route going to our destination by avoiding the Skyway and proceeding towards Baclaran, Roxas Boulevard, passing Manila Bay, and going to Paco, Manila. It was late when we realized that we got ripped off by that stupid driver. Since then, I had hesitations on whether I will go back to Manila.<br /><br />When I already started to work, I was on training with my colleagues, both from Cebu and Manila. Of course, friendship grew while in the middle of the training, so a little chit-chat went on using a messenger tool that we used in the office. I got very close to a Manila girl, a batchmate of mine, and to my surprise, got fell in love with her. But she was in a relationship that time so I backed off and never showed my interest to her to avoid ruining our friendship. Aside from her, a friendship also started with a guy originally from Obando, but is now based in Eastwood, and a Laguna-Quezon City dude. Given these amazing friends, I decided to visit them over the weekend, before my birthday. I gathered all my Manila-based batchmates and told them the news about my short visit, but only few people confirmed, and it was quite disappointing. I proceeded on my trip anyway to meet the few people who confirmed (and to that girl that I liked back then :3) The day of my flight came, and even before I arrived Manila, I was so pissed off already because of the delay of flights due to traffic congestion in NAIA. Manila strikes again! I arrived in NAIA, and this time, I didn't take the taxi going to Boni. Instead, I took a bus from NAIA going to MRT Taft, then took MRT going to Boni Station. From there, I walked my way towards my friends, who were patiently waiting for me (touched &lt;3). We had a good time chatting and laughing over food and booze, until it's about time for us to part ways. Since that visit, I kept on coming back to Manila.<br /><br />So to answer the question "What keeps me coming back to Metro Manila?"<br /><br />It's definitely not the worse traffic that will burn your time and patience. It's not about the pollution that will poison you (of course I am just exaggerating). Not even the dangerous streets full of pickpocketers, burglars and what not (By the way, I almost lost my phones from a pickpocketers when I was on my way to NAIA going home) or the rip off and dishonest taxi drivers circulating around the Metro. What really keeps me coming back is a 7-letter word: FRIENDS<br /><br />Everytime I go to Manila, I feel like I am in cloud 9 and in 7th heaven. All the crazy stuff I do together with my awesome Manila friends are really memorable. I go there alone with our without occassions and my only main reason is to be with my friends. And by the time I go home, a big chunk of me is loosing because I hate the fact that I am leaving them. They made a great impact to me, and that's why I am always looking forward for my next trip to the capital.<br /><br />There are some many reasons to hate Manila from a Cebuano perspective: Traffic, high cost of living, pollution, over population, danger in streets, etc. But this one reason why I want to stay in Manila is good enough to outway these negativity integrated in Metro Manila. That is why I am looking forward to stay in there, and considering the possibility of having a family as well. Being with the people who makes you happy is an amazing experience that you don't want to loose. And for that, ma and my friends will continue to make good memories, within or outside Metro Manila.<br /><br /><i>Fact: That girl that I mentioned, well, we were never a thing, and she is now engaged to her boyfriend. My Manila friends already stepped in the Cebu soil as well.</i></div>Mr. Tambayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00623870010255598783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4444580705699853579.post-55183429646919159082013-07-08T14:59:00.000+08:002013-07-08T15:10:41.585+08:00Choobi Choobi opens with Solenn Heussaff<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br />A new native restaurant opened its doors last July 6, 2013 and I'm pretty sure Cebuano foodies will not miss this and must give it a try.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TG8H2TDJpY8/Udpcx48Y04I/AAAAAAAABC0/oxOaOSp3i78/s1600/941207_10201573833326659_591153657_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TG8H2TDJpY8/Udpcx48Y04I/AAAAAAAABC0/oxOaOSp3i78/s400/941207_10201573833326659_591153657_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Choobi Choobi Grand Opening last July 6, 2013.</td></tr></tbody></table>Folks, you can now visit <b><a href="http://mrtambay.blogspot.com/2013/07/choobi-choobi-opens-with-solenn-heussaff.html" target="_blank">Choobi Choobi</a></b>&nbsp;which is situated at the heart of Parkmall in Mandaue, Cebu. <b><a href="http://mrtambay.blogspot.com/2013/07/choobi-choobi-opens-with-solenn-heussaff.html" target="_blank">Choobi Choobi</a></b> is a native restaurant which offers a wide variety of Filipino dishes fits for the taste of the entire family.<br /><a name='more'></a><br />They offer different Filipino dishes, including seafoods, and they make it affordable for everyone, not just for the family, but also for friends and barkada who want to catch up with each other. Their specialty is the different shrimp dishes and they call their specialty "<a href="http://mrtambay.blogspot.com/2013/07/choobi-choobi-opens-with-solenn-heussaff.html" target="_blank">Shrimp in a Bag</a>" which is one pound of fresh shrimp plus sweet corn on a cob that comes with 5 different sauces for only Php 350. You can choose between butter garlic, sauteed in garlic, spicy gata, mild and spicy Choobi sauce, and extra spicy whaah! sauce.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jr5lTFNnqhs/UdphlUbYh-I/AAAAAAAABDI/tfSUcpu0hDg/s1600/1012633_10201573835766720_565102509_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jr5lTFNnqhs/UdphlUbYh-I/AAAAAAAABDI/tfSUcpu0hDg/s400/1012633_10201573835766720_565102509_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Solenn Heussaff with Choobi Choobi owners.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dHPxl8SzKjI/Udphldcd1YI/AAAAAAAABDE/vUyH8nXdWaw/s1600/942344_10201573837366760_1843066377_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dHPxl8SzKjI/Udphldcd1YI/AAAAAAAABDE/vUyH8nXdWaw/s400/942344_10201573837366760_1843066377_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Solenn happily joined the Choobi Choobi owners in the ribbon cutting.</td></tr></tbody></table>During the grand opening, <b><a href="http://mrtambay.blogspot.com/2013/07/choobi-choobi-opens-with-solenn-heussaff.html" target="_blank">Choobi Choobi</a></b> management happily brought actress and supermodel <b><a href="http://mrtambay.blogspot.com/2013/07/choobi-choobi-opens-with-solenn-heussaff.html" target="_blank">Solenn Heussaff</a></b>&nbsp;as their guest. Solenn graced the event and joined the Choobi Choobi owners in the ribbon cutting. She also serenaded the Cebuanos with her voice.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8Fodf2HdiVU/Udph4yXqg6I/AAAAAAAABDU/FjOf1kCHJUA/s1600/942666_534073889979898_1370032014_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="265" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8Fodf2HdiVU/Udph4yXqg6I/AAAAAAAABDU/FjOf1kCHJUA/s400/942666_534073889979898_1370032014_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Solenn singing a song for her Cebuano fans. (Photo from Choobi Choobi Facebook Fanpage)</td></tr></tbody></table><b><a href="http://mrtambay.blogspot.com/2013/07/choobi-choobi-opens-with-solenn-heussaff.html" target="_blank">Choobi Choobi</a></b>&nbsp;opens from Mondays to Sundays, from 10 AM to 10 PM. <b><a href="http://mrtambay.blogspot.com/2013/07/choobi-choobi-opens-with-solenn-heussaff.html" target="_blank">Choobi Choobi</a></b>&nbsp;is located at Parkmall, Mandaue, Cebu. For more information about <b><a href="http://mrtambay.blogspot.com/2013/07/choobi-choobi-opens-with-solenn-heussaff.html" target="_blank">Choobi Choobi</a></b>, like them on Facebook at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/ChoobiChoobi">www.facebook.com/ChoobiChoobi</a>.<br /><br /><br /></div>Mr. Tambayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00623870010255598783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4444580705699853579.post-38856760428863191882013-04-27T00:30:00.002+08:002013-04-27T00:30:54.964+08:00Globe Community is so helpful!<br />So I went back to being a Globe subscriber last November 2012 during the day that I got my iPhone. Been a Sun subscriber for years, I already forgot being a Globe subscriber like the hottest prepaid promos, load denominations, and all. Now that I went back, I need to go back in track. I need to be educated on the latest Globe promos and services.<br /><br />Good thing Globe has this service wherein all the things that you need to know about Globe is just a click away.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wc1p0ItN_II/UXqiW07zmAI/AAAAAAAABBY/h_llxW3VLu4/s1600/globe1.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="185" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wc1p0ItN_II/UXqiW07zmAI/AAAAAAAABBY/h_llxW3VLu4/s400/globe1.png" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Globe Community</td></tr></tbody></table>Globe Community is the newest online hub for people to know more about Globe and its latest offerings. It is widely open for Globe and non-Globe subscribers. Here, people can share their Globe ideas, ask questions about Globe, and provide answers to unresolved problems.<br /><br /><a name='more'></a><br />What I like about this Globe Community? 2 I's for this site. First "I" is Interactive. Globe Community lets a subscriber engage with another subscriber, relaying an experience from a user to another user.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-b9c27_tGdG0/UXqlzrm9IUI/AAAAAAAABBo/15jJqk6Ci3Y/s1600/globe2.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="187" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-b9c27_tGdG0/UXqlzrm9IUI/AAAAAAAABBo/15jJqk6Ci3Y/s400/globe2.png" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Globe Community = Interactive</td></tr></tbody></table>The other "I" is Informative. From the word itself, Globe Community is filled with lots of useful information about Globe, its latest promos and services. In addition to that, you will also get recommended promos that are proven by other subscribers. Not to mention subscriber experiences while using Globe.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-T--SUA3BqaY/UXqoTuboTBI/AAAAAAAABB4/e-g0FOwW_us/s1600/globe3.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="222" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-T--SUA3BqaY/UXqoTuboTBI/AAAAAAAABB4/e-g0FOwW_us/s400/globe3.png" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Globe Community = Informative</td></tr></tbody></table>But there are some queries that even another Globe subscriber cannot answer. Hence, Globe created a social media help desk dubbed as "Talk 2 Globe". Subscribers only need to tweet their concerns to @talk2GLOBE and a representative will cater to your needs. This is a perfect avenue to ask help about signal loss, sudden loss of load, etc.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KHLPLMFe9tw/UXqp6uEZudI/AAAAAAAABCE/AqRxde6zeDs/s1600/globe4.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="273" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KHLPLMFe9tw/UXqp6uEZudI/AAAAAAAABCE/AqRxde6zeDs/s400/globe4.png" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">@talk2GLOBE</td></tr></tbody></table>Now with Globe Community and @talk2GLOBE, I can now be on track with the Globe promos and services and escalate my problems to the Globe Team. Speaking of promos and services, I actually like the Go Sakto from Globe because it lets me choose my preferred prepaid promo and helps me save up load credits. Soon enough, I will be switching to a postpaid plan and I might get a Plan 1799 from Globe :)Mr. Tambayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00623870010255598783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4444580705699853579.post-64944297454138030402013-02-12T00:09:00.000+08:002013-02-12T00:09:22.974+08:00The Mactan Newtown One Pacific Residences UnveiledLast February 3, 2013, I got the chance to visit the showroom of the new amenity of The Mactan Newtown owned by Megaworld: The Mactan Newtown One Pacific Residences.<br /><br />Just a quick information of One Pacific Residences, it is a resort-type condominium and is one of the properties of Megaworld which is located at the heart of The Mactan Newtown. But it's not just a condominium, because it will be hosting some outdoor amenities, some of them includes wall-climbing areas, gazebos, aqua gym, restaurants, and mall.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tK9fsEBEv4c/URkJ6ARl0CI/AAAAAAAAA-g/cix18QlcEzI/s1600/megaworld1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tK9fsEBEv4c/URkJ6ARl0CI/AAAAAAAAA-g/cix18QlcEzI/s400/megaworld1.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Miniature Building of One Pacific Residences</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><a name='more'></a><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MZl8omR6bbQ/URkJ9usqbpI/AAAAAAAAA-o/XApsDniEHio/s1600/megaworld2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MZl8omR6bbQ/URkJ9usqbpI/AAAAAAAAA-o/XApsDniEHio/s400/megaworld2.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pool by the building.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-K9QSOfkA420/URkJ-i4u3DI/AAAAAAAAA-w/KDlzPpgzkLk/s1600/megaworld3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-K9QSOfkA420/URkJ-i4u3DI/AAAAAAAAA-w/KDlzPpgzkLk/s400/megaworld3.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Artist's perspective of the Lobby</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sS4lR29y76Q/URkJ_d6Q6iI/AAAAAAAAA-4/Q9LtIlnIL4c/s1600/megaworld4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sS4lR29y76Q/URkJ_d6Q6iI/AAAAAAAAA-4/Q9LtIlnIL4c/s400/megaworld4.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Aerial Amenities</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hk9xUtlP434/URkKEFEY-4I/AAAAAAAAA_A/y44hmOtqufA/s1600/megaworld6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hk9xUtlP434/URkKEFEY-4I/AAAAAAAAA_A/y44hmOtqufA/s400/megaworld6.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mr. Harold Geronimo of Megaworld giving some details about One Pacific Residences.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cY1Ln6HGja8/URkKEifK-HI/AAAAAAAAA_I/zJlvPUHli7w/s1600/megaworld7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cY1Ln6HGja8/URkKEifK-HI/AAAAAAAAA_I/zJlvPUHli7w/s400/megaworld7.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wall Climbing Area.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MVTow9b2F30/URkKFKBH55I/AAAAAAAAA_Q/4deWcfSNBtY/s1600/megaworld5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MVTow9b2F30/URkKFKBH55I/AAAAAAAAA_Q/4deWcfSNBtY/s400/megaworld5.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is the very interesting part: The Aqua Gym</td></tr></tbody></table><br />Here are some of the photos of the Studio Type Room Unit of the One Pacific Residences. Take a glance and who knows, you might get one for your own. :)<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-brhDMsCjjUw/URkOOcSTsDI/AAAAAAAABAg/GVAHcKhzP_A/s1600/megaworld8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-brhDMsCjjUw/URkOOcSTsDI/AAAAAAAABAg/GVAHcKhzP_A/s400/megaworld8.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Studio Type Room Unit</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-I5DVBQA2cs8/URkOOM2cggI/AAAAAAAABAk/tBxjY32y6Qo/s1600/megaworld9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-I5DVBQA2cs8/URkOOM2cggI/AAAAAAAABAk/tBxjY32y6Qo/s400/megaworld9.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Living Room/Area</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KgwuUEAJ2Ag/URkOM1_hoBI/AAAAAAAABAA/HP3RWLm_NVs/s1600/megaworld10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KgwuUEAJ2Ag/URkOM1_hoBI/AAAAAAAABAA/HP3RWLm_NVs/s400/megaworld10.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kitchen</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BSFlmJc8hK8/URkOM44gEcI/AAAAAAAABAE/jTak9dsdgvE/s1600/megaworld11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BSFlmJc8hK8/URkOM44gEcI/AAAAAAAABAE/jTak9dsdgvE/s400/megaworld11.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bedroom</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XA8LzOJCpCA/URkONNm1BzI/AAAAAAAABAI/c_pfrajNGds/s1600/megaworld12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XA8LzOJCpCA/URkONNm1BzI/AAAAAAAABAI/c_pfrajNGds/s400/megaworld12.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bathroom</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LyDm07QqI6c/URkON59Qp1I/AAAAAAAABAY/PoRVi_MmhCM/s1600/megaworld13.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LyDm07QqI6c/URkON59Qp1I/AAAAAAAABAY/PoRVi_MmhCM/s400/megaworld13.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Don't worry about the glass wall, it's not really the actual wall. They just made it for showroom purposes.<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>One Pacific Residences is going to be priceless piece of art, because you don't only get a magnificent room like this, but establishments like cinemas, BPO companies, hotels and others will just be a walking distance. The place is convenient and good for retirees and it is just minutes away from the airport and the beach.<br /><br />One Pacific Residences, a resort-type condominium, is located at the heart of The Mactan Newtown in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, Philippines.Mr. Tambayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00623870010255598783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4444580705699853579.post-51463539739941295342013-02-04T22:21:00.000+08:002013-02-04T22:21:07.547+08:00The Perks of Working in Cebu<div style="text-align: justify;">If you are not from Cebu but you want to make a living here in Cebu, then maybe this post can help you.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I am a fresh graduate, from Cebu and working in Cebu. Before I used to consider working in Manila, but when I found out the perks you get when you <a href="http://www.cebujobs.ph/" target="_blank">work in Cebu</a>, that's the time I reconsidered and chose to make a living here.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">My reasons are simple, its because I live here, meaning I have nothing much to spend since I have a house to live with, and with family to spend time with.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">But this is post is not about a guy from Cebu who works in Cebu, its about the people from other cities who made their lives here in Cebu.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><a name='more'></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">I have many friends who are from various places (Dumaguete, Bacolod, Davao, Manila, etc.) who are now working here in Cebu. And these are their reasons why they chose to <a href="http://www.cebujobs.ph/" target="_blank">work in Cebu</a>.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">First is the economic status of Cebu. Cebu is home of few industries, which includes call center companies. Stream, ePerformax, Convergys, Sykes, and other companies are making their name here in the Queen City of the South. Not only that, Cebu is also named the furniture capital of the country. Cebu has been the home of some of the famous makers of quality furnitures, to mention one is the renowned Kenneth Cobonpue, whos works are now being used by famous artists and personalities, both local and international. Adding to the list of reasons is its hospitality and tourism industry. Over the years, local and foreign tourists have been flocking the island, especially every January because they want to witness the famous Sinulog Festival and be part of the fun. So careers in various industries, especially BPO. furnitures and tourism, is a major hit if you want to <a href="http://www.cebujobs.ph/" target="_blank">work in Cebu</a>.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Another reason is the accommodation. According to them, it is very easy to find cheap rooms for rent here in &nbsp;Cebu. Ranging from Php 3,000 to Php 4,000, you can now find a descent room to live. But I say, be careful of the places you choose to stay. Cebu may be a cool place, but also consider that there are some parts wherein it's not safe to be there in the first place. So before considering where to stay, do some research first. You don't want to go home from work and always think of your safety while you <a href="http://www.cebujobs.ph/" target="_blank">work in Cebu</a>.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">And here's an additional bonus! If you want to relax while you're off duty, various places awaits you. Places like Tops, Magellan's Cross, Fort San Pedro, and others are a good choice when you want to give yourself a break from work. But I tell you, nothing beats the beaches of Cebu. So go hit the beach with your new Cebuano friends and spend your break there. You might want to consider Moalboal in the South, and Malapascua in the North.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Now with the words above, I hope I can see you someday here in Cebu. :)</div>Mr. Tambayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00623870010255598783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4444580705699853579.post-44841238441872459702013-01-23T22:33:00.000+08:002013-01-23T22:33:15.129+08:00Amazing Offers from Sun!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>I am so amazed about the latest news about Sun. You guys should check out their new offerings for Sun Prepaid, Sun Postpaid, and Sun Broadband!<br /><br /><b>Sun Prepaid</b><br /><br />I think this is one of the very first in the prepaid mobile technology. Sun Cellular now lets you customize your own number. the Sun Prepaid Name Ur Number Sim is the 1st prepaid sim that allows users to actually make up their own number, depending on their preferences. Upon activation, the sim also includes 200 texts to other networks, 200 texts to Sun and 70 minutes of call, all valid for 5 days. So, if you want your number to name it with your name, or a special combination that is sentimental to you, the Name Ur Number Sim won't really fail you.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PyIxWDefvX4/UP_zw5ppQfI/AAAAAAAAA9s/RQI7LZ6pESc/s1600/sunprepaid.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="348" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PyIxWDefvX4/UP_zw5ppQfI/AAAAAAAAA9s/RQI7LZ6pESc/s400/sunprepaid.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br /><b></b><br /><a name='more'></a><b>Sun Postpaid</b><br /><br />Sun Cellular has just recently released their newest Android tablet and smartphone bundle. with SunDroid Rush postpaid offering, you can enjoy unlimited mobile internet and Sun-to-Sun texts and 4 hours of Sun-to-Sun calls with a Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 WiFi and a Samsung Galaxy Y smartphone via Sun Plan 999! Now there's no excuse why you can't update a status on your Facebook or tweet your latest happenings on Twitter or watch your favorite videos on YouTube with this amazing bundle from Sun Postpaid!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ptJSjt9kphs/UP_0JEevS5I/AAAAAAAAA90/hx778zupc6Q/s1600/sunpostpaid.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ptJSjt9kphs/UP_0JEevS5I/AAAAAAAAA90/hx778zupc6Q/s400/sunpostpaid.jpg" width="230" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><b>Sun Broadband</b><br /><br />With the new Sun Easy Broadband, you can now enjoy unlimited for only Php 899/month. Requirements for getting and ID so complicated, you ONLY need a valid ID with an address on it. Now you can enjoy consistent, fast and reliable Internet at a price that's very friendly for your budget!<br /><br />Sun Broadband happily welcomed its newest endorser, actress and model Solenn Heusaff. Watch their newest TV commercial with Solenn.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowFullScreen='true' webkitallowfullscreen='true' mozallowfullscreen='true' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/cr2Kat4DRCA?feature=player_embedded' FRAMEBORDER='0' /></div><br />Mr. Tambayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00623870010255598783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4444580705699853579.post-82520487875965382762013-01-23T21:52:00.001+08:002013-01-23T21:52:54.400+08:00My 2012 HighlightsI hate to say that this is a very late post, but it's better late than very late, or worse, never. :)<br /><br />We all did a wonderful welcome-to-2013 celebration during the midnight of<br />January 1, 2013. We all had our ways of celebrating it, some did their first<br />night party of 2013 until the already saw the sun, some preferred to eat the<br />"medya noche", and some went to sleep early. But this is one thing that is<br />common to us, we don't know what is ahead of us this 2013.<br /><br />I had the same curiousity last year when we welcomed it with my family. I was<br />really thinking of what 2012 is in store for me. And when the 2012 came to<br />close, so as my wonderful (and favorite) year.<br /><br />Wait, favorite? Of course! I consider 2012 as my favorite year as of the<br />moment, because all lot of blessings came into my doors and opportunities in<br />between. And here, I listed some of my 2012 highlights.<br /><br />1.) I joined a debate competition.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lauuZ-LsjJ4/UP_ntCsGtxI/AAAAAAAAA78/EmYKfM_Yo3o/s1600/vudc.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lauuZ-LsjJ4/UP_ntCsGtxI/AAAAAAAAA78/EmYKfM_Yo3o/s400/vudc.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">During the VUDC Break Night at VUDU. (Photo by Jen Hollanes)</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;">On February, I joined the 5th Visayas Universities Debate Competition (VUDC 5)</div><div style="text-align: justify;">as a competiting adjudicator along with my debate society family. It was</div><div style="text-align: justify;">frightening for me because aside from the fact that it was my first debate</div><div style="text-align: justify;">competition ever, but I only got 2 straight weeks of preparation for the</div><div style="text-align: justify;">tournament. Not to mention that I don't even have any single experience in</div><div style="text-align: justify;">public speaking, particularly in debate. But luckily, I breaked into the Break</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Rounds and was an adjudicator until Octo-finals. It was really fulfilling for</div><div style="text-align: justify;">my part since I got a short-time for proper adjudication training.</div><a name='more'></a><br />2.) Attended a fun student conference.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Sj-I0MUdi1g/UP_pBAXfMHI/AAAAAAAAA8I/CSacB4C9VL4/s1600/slc.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Sj-I0MUdi1g/UP_pBAXfMHI/AAAAAAAAA8I/CSacB4C9VL4/s400/slc.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">SLC Cebu Batch Group Pic. Find me in there :) (Photo by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ryanramasola/" target="_blank">Ryan Ramasola</a>)</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>It happened on March, I was one of the participants of the Accenture Student<br />Leadership Conference (SLC). It was the very first Accenture SLC here in Cebu,<br />and like the other participants from 4 different Universities in Cebu, it was<br />an honor for me to be part of the pioneering batch of SLC graduates. We learned new leadership strategies from expert leaders of Accenture while having fun doing the activities at the Imperial Palace Waterpark Resort and Spa.<br /><br />3.) I graduated from College.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DCzsvozUwtU/UP_p1iOjyHI/AAAAAAAAA8w/d8X6-YtjUxE/s1600/grad.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DCzsvozUwtU/UP_p1iOjyHI/AAAAAAAAA8w/d8X6-YtjUxE/s400/grad.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My mentors for 5 years.</td></tr></tbody></table>Happening on the same month with the Accenture SLC, it was one of the biggest<br />leaps in my life. I graduated Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering at<br />Cebu Institute of Technology - University. It was a very memorable part of my<br />life, but nothing beats what my parents felt when I graduated. You see, I am<br />the youngest of the family, and when my graduation day came, I saw how proud my parents were when I already wore my toga.<br /><br />4.) Went to Japan for FREE! (Biggest Achievement)<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KIURTUKjPeU/UP_qHR3gDMI/AAAAAAAAA84/io_6c97k-nc/s1600/japan.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KIURTUKjPeU/UP_qHR3gDMI/AAAAAAAAA84/io_6c97k-nc/s400/japan.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sakura sakura!</td></tr></tbody></table>This is what I consider the very highlight of my 2012. I was one of the lucky<br />Filipino youths to be sent to Japan to be part of the Japan East-Asia Network<br />Exchange for Students and Youth Sectors (JENESYS). With the theme "Disaster<br />Management and Recovery Efforts", Together with my groupmates in Fukuoka Group, and with the other groups as well (Hokkaido, Kyoto and Osaka Group), we<br />experienced a 9-day stay in Japan to observe the recovery practices of Japan<br />after the Great East Japan Earthquake. In between the tour, we went to different shrines and temples, experienced living with a Japanese family, and met new Japanese friends during school and site visits. Apart from that, we also met our counterparts from Indonesia, Thailand, and other Southeast Asian countries. It was really a dream come true because I've been praying to visit Japan since I was highschool. And guess what? My Nihongo self-studying since 3rd year highschool really paid off, because I get to interact with Japanese people using their native language somehow.<br /><br />5.) Became a Certified Engineer<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yma5iA7zZz0/UP_qxzCPYuI/AAAAAAAAA9A/jKpPJmdvRjk/s1600/ece.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yma5iA7zZz0/UP_qxzCPYuI/AAAAAAAAA9A/jKpPJmdvRjk/s320/ece.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">ECE Oath-taking, the kick-off day that I became a certified Electronics Engineer!</td></tr></tbody></table>And the 6 months of post-graduate studying paid off because it bears a fruit, a fruit of success. On October, I took the ECE Board Exam, and days after, I found out that I passed! At first, I thought that my classmates were just playing around with me, but when I checked it, I did pass! And on December, another big leap in my life happened as I took my oath of profession as a certified ECE.<br /><br />With these 5 top reasons, and other reasons which I, apparently can't stack in<br />just 1 post, I can say that 2012 was my lucky year. Yes, there were mishaps and<br />misfortunes that went into my life, but I am proud to say that I did conquer them, but at the same time, learn from my mistakes. Now that 2013 has just started, I am praying for more blessings, and more opportunities that will open its doors to me. My target for this year is to start travelling and to be a style blogger. So I hope this year is my kick-off year as a sojourner and as a<br />fashion blogger. :P <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Mr. Tambayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00623870010255598783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4444580705699853579.post-51462317972741085742012-12-05T01:55:00.001+08:002012-12-05T01:58:57.569+08:00New Official Status<div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">December 1, 2012 - I will never forget this day. I dressed formally, but decided to wear black pants to add youth to my attire, brought along my family, and went straight ahead to White Gold House. There I met my pals from college, all dressed in a corporate attire. They asked for my help because they don't know how to do the tie. Then the event started, and went home tired but with smile in the face.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VyZC90xQpaU/UL4Ut-jP8gI/AAAAAAAAA2Y/xeidjNuQqR4/s1600/IMG_1429.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VyZC90xQpaU/UL4Ut-jP8gI/AAAAAAAAA2Y/xeidjNuQqR4/s400/IMG_1429.JPG" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My outfit during the "event"</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;">It was the date that we waited after we took the ECE Licensure Examination last October 20-21, 2012. After knowing that I passed the board exam, I kept on thinking what would really happen if the oath-taking ceremony comes. And on that date, December 1, 2012, was the ECE Oath-taking Ceremony. And that date was the start of my new status, an Official Electronics Engineer.</div><a name='more'></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-VBGLZwW3464/UL4pRm08nQI/AAAAAAAAA3E/WYqyokiqM9s/s1600/IMG_1396.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-VBGLZwW3464/UL4pRm08nQI/AAAAAAAAA3E/WYqyokiqM9s/s400/IMG_1396.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Certified Electronics Engineer</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;">According to RA 9292, which is also known as the Electronics Engineering Law of 2004 (the law that empowers us ECEs), a person can be a certified Electronics Engineer if he pass the ECE Licensure Examination and can practice after taking an oath. So with this, I can now practice the ECE profession and I now have my license.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_2zUO8GQMD4/UL4xfdD87kI/AAAAAAAAA3w/GBw1Zx0Pd6E/s1600/IMG_1405.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_2zUO8GQMD4/UL4xfdD87kI/AAAAAAAAA3w/GBw1Zx0Pd6E/s400/IMG_1405.JPG" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Symbol.</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;">Before the board exam, I was really doubting myself. I kept on asking if my preparation was long enough to pass the board exams. So, me and my classmates doubled our efforts: overnight studying, lining at dawn for the E-Reviews, extensive research for some terms, memorizing hundreds of formulas, and countless theories.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-FcGpoOhgqyw/UL40WpPAlMI/AAAAAAAAA4g/zu6hZO1Dh6Q/s1600/IMG_1456.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-FcGpoOhgqyw/UL40WpPAlMI/AAAAAAAAA4g/zu6hZO1Dh6Q/s400/IMG_1456.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Engineers" We love how it sounds!</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;">And thank God, my efforts were rewarded. And on this day, December 1, 2012, I pledged in front y many people to uphold the integrity and dignity of being an Electronics Engineer. I promised to practice the profession with honor and pride and not to put it in jeopardy nor use it in shameful acts. I seriously worked hard for this so there is no way I will let it be revoked. I have reaped what I sow, and this fruit of my labor is not edible nor perishable, but it is something unforgettable.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KwiHTonqgjs/UL43xiF9e9I/AAAAAAAAA5M/EHP8r4uFp9U/s1600/IMG_1417.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KwiHTonqgjs/UL43xiF9e9I/AAAAAAAAA5M/EHP8r4uFp9U/s400/IMG_1417.JPG" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mark Anthony J. Razonable, ECE</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;">And personally, I would like to thank the people who helped me in my quest for the ECE License. To my family, who gave me undying support since birth. To my classmates, who shared with me the struggles and sacrifices when we were still preparing for the board exam, to my Elite Debate Society family, for giving me a very peculiar motivation, to Cebu Bloggers Society Inc., for showing to me that you really got my back, to Excel Review Center, for helping me create my foundation and structuring my pillar of success, and to my friends in general, for cheering me up everytime I doubt myself.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6PAh_bGERWU/UL44sOiy_UI/AAAAAAAAA5U/RC5-N_-uXlk/s1600/IMG_1487.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6PAh_bGERWU/UL44sOiy_UI/AAAAAAAAA5U/RC5-N_-uXlk/s400/IMG_1487.JPG" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My proud family. We're incomplete though :(</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;">To the future Electronics Engineers, strive hard, but remember, board exams will never measure the intellect of a certain person. You may have aced the board exams, but it doesn't mean you are already the best engineer among all.</div>Mr. Tambayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00623870010255598783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4444580705699853579.post-59279284131206081202012-11-27T20:56:00.000+08:002012-11-27T21:02:06.370+08:00Cebu Blog Camp strikes 3rd Year!<div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">At last! A new blog post for Mr. Tambay has been created! I think I owe you guys an apology because the midyear of 2012 really made me so busy. And it is all because of 3 reasons: 1. REVIEW FOR BOARD EXAM 2. REFRESHER AND COACHING FOR BOARD EXAM 3. BOARD EXAM. These 3 reasons speaks for themselves on why my blog was full of spider webs and dusts over the past months. But now that the weekend exam has passed and, Thank You LORD, aced it, I'm now back!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">And for my comeback blogging event is the event that started my blogging career; Cebu Blog Camp 2012! Now on its 3rd year, i expect all the bloggers' roads will lead to Cebu International Convention Center this coming Friday, November 30, 2012, to once again gather and share some juicy thoughts and tips on better blogging and social media practicing. Again, I am encouraging you guys to come with me and the rest of the blogging population here in Cebu and nearby places to proceed to CICC this coming Friday and have fun with the rest of the gang.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lk4BgC1okI0/ULS4N65OEPI/AAAAAAAAA1s/wpeNIliZNBI/s1600/uncle.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lk4BgC1okI0/ULS4N65OEPI/AAAAAAAAA1s/wpeNIliZNBI/s320/uncle.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I can still remember my first CBC event.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">If you are still in doubt or you already decided not to go, then please read the following below and maybe, you will reconsider. I will answer 3 questions that are related to my previous CBC experience.<br /><a name='more'></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><b>1. Have you joined Cebu Blog Camp before? How many times?</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">In case you don't know, the first-ever Cebu Blog Camp was my first-ever blogging event as a blogger. It was 2 years ago, and I was just a 6-day old blogger when I joined it. Truly, it was a big and great event to be especially when you are still a first-time (or in my case, noob) in the blogosphere. And of course, I didn't miss the second edition of Cebu Blog Camp last year. So if you do the Math, I have attended 2 CBC's and I had a perfect attendance so far.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>2. If yes, what was your most memorable experience?</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Speaking of memorable experience, the first CBC was really a memorable one. I went to the event alone, but I left the venue with all smiles in my face and with new blogger friends. Also, CBC is also a perfect avenue to gather more knowledge about blogging and social media. From basics to advance, name it, CBC has got it all.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>3. What do you expect for this year's blog camp?</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Every year, I always expect for new bloggers to meet at CBC whom you can exchange information with.&nbsp;Also, since it already reached its 3rd successful year, I will expect more non-bloggers will attend and soon, they will be professional bloggers after the Cebu Blog Camp.&nbsp;I also hope that I can have a chance to encourage new bloggers to continue blogging, and non-bloggers to join the blogosphere. They maybe newbies and first-timers, just like I was when I first joined CBC back then, but they too can also supply bits of information about blogging, even to the professional ones.<br /><br />With all the answers above, the question is, need I say more? 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It was a tough battle with numbers, formulas, engineering terms and objectives, and ECE standards, but I'm proud to say that I am officially an Electronics Engineer!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9k5B1HR4two/UJYg53j37cI/AAAAAAAAAzQ/XL92tYcWi1E/s1600/2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="265" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9k5B1HR4two/UJYg53j37cI/AAAAAAAAAzQ/XL92tYcWi1E/s400/2.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dogan Cafe</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Since I am now a Licensed ECE, I thought that I deserve a very great break. It was timely because my beloved blogging organization who showered me with overflowing support when I took the board exam, Cebu Bloggers Society Inc., was scheduled to conduct its monthly meeting at <b>Dogan Cafe</b>. I've heard of it before but haven't checked it out until the meeting was set.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><a name='more'></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Jon Alindogan, the owner of Dogan Cafe (in which, obviously, where the name "Dogan" came from), gave us a little introduction about Dogan Cafe. According to him, Dogan Cafe is the "Home of the World's Best Videogame Athletes" and is considered as the "Ala Gym" for videogames. And if he says "videogames", he is not referring to Defense of the Ancient (Dota), League of Legends (LoL), and the likes. What he meant are videogames which they carefully select that can really extract all of the sweat inside your body, which includes Kinect games like Fruit Ninja Kinect, Dragon Ball Kinect, and Dance Central 3.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-iytWCjgrAEA/UJYeb2y7eNI/AAAAAAAAAzI/NqgU-auC32s/s1600/1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="265" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-iytWCjgrAEA/UJYeb2y7eNI/AAAAAAAAAzI/NqgU-auC32s/s400/1.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jon Alindogan talks about Dogan Cafe.</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;">Of course, with me being a self-proclaimed dancer, I took the chance to try the newly-released Dance Central 3. Together with my fellow CBSi bloggers, we tried the Easy mode (although I wanted to try the Medium mode because I wanted some extra challenge :D) of Black Eyes Peas's Boom Boom Pow.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mqf47XHfULc/UJYi-w9Ny3I/AAAAAAAAAz8/_lhYhHdIjN8/s1600/3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="265" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mqf47XHfULc/UJYi-w9Ny3I/AAAAAAAAAz8/_lhYhHdIjN8/s400/3.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dance move number 1: I don;t know what to call this :P</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UQlXzK47RYI/UJYjAIxTiuI/AAAAAAAAA0E/dPySxX7ELc8/s1600/4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="265" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UQlXzK47RYI/UJYjAIxTiuI/AAAAAAAAA0E/dPySxX7ELc8/s400/4.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dance move number 2: This one is what I call "scoop to the front" move :P</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;">Dance Central was really my favorite part when I visited Dogan Cafe because I love to dance. And believe me, I really did sweat out! I was problematic that time because I forgot to bring a handkerchief to wipe my sweat. I am now considering Dogan Cafe as one of my favorite places and I'm thinking of hanging out here more often. Thanks Jon Alindogan and the rest of Dogan Cafe staff!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Playing games is really fun, indeed. But if you use it to get fit, it will be more fun at Dogan Cafe! Dogan Cafe is located at Persimmon Plus, MJ Cuenco, Mabolo, Cebu City. You can enjoy all access Kinect gaming daily (Php 250), weekly (Php 500) and monthly (Php 2000). Dogan Cafe also invites interested people to join them for their weekly Dance Central Party and Dance Central Mini-Tournament, which is held every Friday and Saturday night. For more information about Dogan Cafe, you can check out their Official Facebook Page: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/DoganCafeCebu?ref=ts&amp;fref=ts" target="_blank">Dogan Cafe</a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RL0RkSTUC8A/UJYoTa9HuII/AAAAAAAAA0w/MkgFPHYDm5o/s1600/6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="265" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RL0RkSTUC8A/UJYoTa9HuII/AAAAAAAAA0w/MkgFPHYDm5o/s400/6.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cebu Bloggers Society with Dogan Cafe.</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;"><i>Photo Credits: <a href="http://www.cookmygarden.com/" target="_blank">Red Yumang of Cook My Garden</a></i></div><div style="text-align: right;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;"></div>Mr. Tambayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00623870010255598783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4444580705699853579.post-70195544447496572942012-09-18T12:29:00.001+08:002012-09-25T09:52:18.618+08:00Cebuana Lhullier gave thanks through Sarah Geronimo Concert<div style="text-align: justify;">September 14, 2012 - It was a memorable day for the Cebuano 24K Card Holders of Cebuana Lhullier because it was the day Cebuana Lhullier brought <b>Sarah Geronimo</b> to Cebu for the <b>Pistahang Cebuana Concert.</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-owoBnBPjvT8/UFfqFBJgRiI/AAAAAAAAAvg/T-778ek1ltE/s1600/Picture+191.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-owoBnBPjvT8/UFfqFBJgRiI/AAAAAAAAAvg/T-778ek1ltE/s640/Picture+191.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Pistahang Cebuana Concert</b> is the first-ever series of concerts made possible by Cebuana Lhullier as it celebrates its 25th year in giving quality service to its ka-Cebuana. It had its kick-off at Araneta Coliseum last August 27, 2012 and the 2nd leg was at Cebu Coliseum last September 14, 2012. Its next destination will be at Davao this coming October 5, 2012. And it is a form of "thank you" by Cebuana Lhullier to its valued costumers, they brought along the Pop Princess of the Philippines, and Cebuana Lhullier's major endorser, Sarah Geronimo.</div><a name='more'></a><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MlC7_oxax_Q/UFfs3OxdfHI/AAAAAAAAAwE/XtFeE1jAj_c/s1600/Picture+156.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MlC7_oxax_Q/UFfs3OxdfHI/AAAAAAAAAwE/XtFeE1jAj_c/s400/Picture+156.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sarah G. and her energy on stage.</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;">Aside from Sarah Geronimo, Cebuana Lhullier added an additional treat, Mark Bautista, Erik Santos and the G Force Dancers were also present to give additional entertainment to the Popsters, 24K Card Holders, and the entire Cebuanos who witnessed the event.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rzUyn3S1aek/UFfv56rAb7I/AAAAAAAAAwk/pqhEoLAIf78/s1600/Picture+195.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rzUyn3S1aek/UFfv56rAb7I/AAAAAAAAAwk/pqhEoLAIf78/s400/Picture+195.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mark Bautista on stage.</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jgHlF7rkN20/UFfwcIqfpSI/AAAAAAAAAww/pUV6z3Z19Lo/s1600/Picture+233.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jgHlF7rkN20/UFfwcIqfpSI/AAAAAAAAAww/pUV6z3Z19Lo/s400/Picture+233.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Erik Santos also present during the concert.</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1scQ71WIZG4/UFfxBU00mRI/AAAAAAAAAw4/4hXox2Dnhn0/s1600/Picture+216.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1scQ71WIZG4/UFfxBU00mRI/AAAAAAAAAw4/4hXox2Dnhn0/s400/Picture+216.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">When the three of them sang "Anak", Sarah partly sang it in Bisaya.</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QYFMp18oVvk/UFf6fXr7ryI/AAAAAAAAAyc/_GdR_L7kXjs/s1600/Picture+264.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QYFMp18oVvk/UFf6fXr7ryI/AAAAAAAAAyc/_GdR_L7kXjs/s400/Picture+264.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Louie Ocampo was the Musical Director of the Pistahang Cebuana Concert.</td></tr></tbody></table>During the concert, Sarah, as expected, never failed to amaze the Cebuanos with her energy and stage presence. Every time she sings, fans kept on yelling "We love you Sarah!" which made Sarah herself smile, indicating that she got overwhelmed with the warm welcome the Cebuano fans gave to her. There was this time when my ears got hurt because of the loud scream of an avid Popster (Group of Sarah Geronimo fans), and I can't blame them for reacting that way.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NlL5W-M7rLQ/UFf0ft9G4DI/AAAAAAAAAxk/PW-tNvntmHw/s1600/Picture+267.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NlL5W-M7rLQ/UFf0ft9G4DI/AAAAAAAAAxk/PW-tNvntmHw/s400/Picture+267.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sarah, Erik and Mark with 3 lucky fans on stage.</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SCQq12UqMBA/UFfx-oOrdCI/AAAAAAAAAxE/acVdARHzl1g/s1600/Picture+253.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SCQq12UqMBA/UFfx-oOrdCI/AAAAAAAAAxE/acVdARHzl1g/s400/Picture+253.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A Popster almost teary-eyed when she saw Sarah personally.</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;">Fans of the Pop Princess were really not in themselves the entire concert because their idol is right in front of them. It was no doubt that they really waited for this moment to happen. I happen to chat with a group of Popsters and they said to me that they waited for the Pistahang Cebuana Concert since July 2012. They also revealed a lot of things relating to this concert like some Popsters even went to the airport just to welcome Sarah to Cebu, there are also Popsters all the way from Dumaguete, Bacolod, and even Manila who went to Cebu just for this concert. I remember a Popster trying to borrow the battery of my camera because hers was fully drained. It made me laugh but I tried to stop laughing in front of her because I understood her desire to gather pictures of her idol on her own camera.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZW_UEXbCGnk/UFf11y5qYwI/AAAAAAAAAxw/kvUM5_pT2Fk/s1600/Picture+105.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZW_UEXbCGnk/UFf11y5qYwI/AAAAAAAAAxw/kvUM5_pT2Fk/s400/Picture+105.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sarah G. during the Press Conference.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">During the press conference held a day before the concert at Summit Circle Hotel, Sarah exposed to the media how did she prepared for the Pistahang Cebuana Concert. She mentioned that she just came from a US tour with Erik and Mark, and they already did it in Manila last August, so she considered these 2 events as her preparation ground for the Pistahang Cebuana Cebu leg because according to her, it has the same flow with the Manila leg but with some additions. Cebuana Lhullier on the other hand, described Sarah Geronimo as a very professional woman because according to them, Sarah is always punctual every time there is a scheduled shoot, and they never received any complaints from the Pop Princess. Also during the Press Conference, some fans were given the chance to meet the Pop Princess in person for the Meet and Greet with Sarah Geronimo.</div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Hl5dB2Bte1Y/UFf3kw1iheI/AAAAAAAAAx4/3yeWbdQaduI/s1600/Picture+126.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Hl5dB2Bte1Y/UFf3kw1iheI/AAAAAAAAAx4/3yeWbdQaduI/s400/Picture+126.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sarah G. with 2 lucky fans during the Meet and Greet.</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div>Mr. Tambayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00623870010255598783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4444580705699853579.post-83880313179347443832012-09-17T18:23:00.002+08:002012-09-17T18:31:20.753+08:00Andy Hotel: Business Hotel fit for your pocket<div style="text-align: justify;">There is a new hotel in the Queen City of the South, and it is not just a hotel. It is a business hotel that is really budget-friendly. I am referring to Andy Hotel which is located at A.S. Fortuna Street, Mandaue City, Cebu.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://sphotos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/427077_330227733693647_1946132941_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="308" src="http://sphotos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/427077_330227733693647_1946132941_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Andy Hotel</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Andy Hotel is packed with 71 that will satisfy the needs of every guests. Room amenities include LCD TV, air conditioning, daily newspapers, and WIFI internet access. Andy Hotel also comes with a featured executive room, 24-hour room service, and visitor monitoring at the lobby, wherein you can see who is your visitor while staying at your room and without going into the front desk/lobby area.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><a name='more'></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Room Rates:</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://sphotos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/427110_330242737025480_685106535_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://sphotos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/427110_330242737025480_685106535_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Adorable Standard Room:</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">You can have two options for this room: 2 single beds or&nbsp;<b> </b>1 queen-size bed. For only Php 1,480 good for 2 people.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://sphotos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/431480_330246077025146_1925082805_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://sphotos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/431480_330246077025146_1925082805_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Affordable Deluxe Room:</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">This is a bigger version of the Adorable Standard Room. Php 1,880 good for 3-4 people.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://sphotos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/423802_330249683691452_587509450_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://sphotos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/423802_330249683691452_587509450_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Alluring Executive Room:</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">This is probably the room that will treat you like an executive. Packed with 2 queen-size bed, a balcony, smoking area, and refrigerator. Php 2,480 good for 4 people.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Can't handle the low prices? Then experience it for yourself! Book your reservations now by contacting them through:</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Landline: 520-9988</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Mobile: 0917-3270105, 0917-3270106, 0947-3474775, 0923-9070598</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Email: andyhotel888@yahoo.com</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Website: <a href="http://www.andyhotel.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.andyhotel.net</a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;"><i>Photos courtesy of Andy Hotel Facebook Account</i> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://sphotos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/423545_330252800357807_1418360830_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://sphotos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/423545_330252800357807_1418360830_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Amazing Superior Room:</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">A bigger version of the Affordable Deluxe Room. Comes with 2 single beds and a queen-size bed. Php 2,080 good for 4 people.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://sphotos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/423626_330254700357617_1620449895_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://sphotos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/423626_330254700357617_1620449895_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Awesome Family Room:</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">This may be the largest room Andy Hotel has to offer. it comes with 2 rooms: first room comes with 2 queen-size beds with own comfort room, individual A.C. plugs, and cable TV, while the second room is packed with 1 queen-size bed, own comfort room, A.C. plugs and cable TV. Php 2,580 good for 5-6 people.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Can't stand the low prices? See it for yourself<br /><br />For Reservations please call or text<br />Mobile Nos.: 0917-3270105, 0917-3270106, 0947-3474775, 0923-9070598<br />Landline Nos.: 420-20-80,520-99-88,and 520-66-88 <br />Email: andyhotel888@yahoo.com<br />Website: <a href="http://www.andyhotel.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.andyhotel.net</a><br />Location: 727 A.S. Fortuna Street, 6014 Mandaue City<br /><div style="text-align: right;"><i>Photos courtesy of Andy Hotel Facebook Page</i></div><br /><br /><br /></div>Mr. Tambayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00623870010255598783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4444580705699853579.post-51348079478772276302012-09-10T22:23:00.000+08:002012-09-10T22:23:58.511+08:00Flawless just touched my skin!<div style="text-align: justify;">If you guys don't know yet, I'm actually the type of guy who is not so vain in terms of caring for my face. I don't really apply those fancy products that can make your skin white, prevents pimples, and reduces oil. Just give me soap and water for my face, and I'm ready to go outside.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pg3mGc4EPOU/UE3u9M9MO4I/AAAAAAAAAuc/csRsp0qLJLY/s1600/IMG_4152.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pg3mGc4EPOU/UE3u9M9MO4I/AAAAAAAAAuc/csRsp0qLJLY/s400/IMG_4152.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A look at the new Flawless SM City Cebu Northwing.</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">And just when the right moment came, wherein some of the Cebu Bloggers were given an opportunity to try the services of Flawless in SM City Cebu Northwing, whose clinic just got renovated and went back into its operation last July 31, 2012. Since I haven't experienced the feeling of the facial treatment, I gave it a try.<br /><a name='more'></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-04QbeMlmgpY/UE3vsLpXKMI/AAAAAAAAAuk/QkYPD4fsMdg/s1600/IMG_4156.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-04QbeMlmgpY/UE3vsLpXKMI/AAAAAAAAAuk/QkYPD4fsMdg/s400/IMG_4156.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Doctor's corner.</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Me and my co-CBSi mate, Mark Gallardo, who is in replacement of my CBSi mom, Xerxes Bernadez, came to the clinic at 7 PM, which is an hour late from our schedule which was 6 PM. If you ask why, then blame it to the traffic. Despite being late, we were still accommodated by the Flawless staff, and they really treated us like kings. We should have arrived earlier for the free consultation from a doctor, too bad we missed it. :(</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-f9hFSkej50A/UE3wP2-gRbI/AAAAAAAAAus/E-ppd5QNHX0/s1600/IMG_4158.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-f9hFSkej50A/UE3wP2-gRbI/AAAAAAAAAus/E-ppd5QNHX0/s400/IMG_4158.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Waxing area, for those who think they are brave enough to face the quick peeling :D</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5ai39_-Rmd4/UE3wjfSZn0I/AAAAAAAAAu4/8t1pxS1hWQY/s1600/IMG_4159.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5ai39_-Rmd4/UE3wjfSZn0I/AAAAAAAAAu4/8t1pxS1hWQY/s400/IMG_4159.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">If you think you're fat, like me, then you will surely love this thing!</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">After a short yet overwhelming tour, we were introduced to our respective aesthetician who will take care of our treatment. Mine's name was Pinky, and she found out that I have an oily face which she informed me on what treatment she will give to me.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LHPfd0Pyz0w/UE3xUvtBICI/AAAAAAAAAvA/XGLbFseaO7w/s1600/IMG_4164.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LHPfd0Pyz0w/UE3xUvtBICI/AAAAAAAAAvA/XGLbFseaO7w/s400/IMG_4164.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pinky trying to revive my face. LOL</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;">While the treatment was on going, I had fun talking with Pinky. She really didn't make me sleep which I what I like whenever I will get a treatment like this, because I want to know what were the processes that Pinky did to my face.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Before I underwent facial treatment, I heard from my friends that the painful part of it is the pricking part, wherein the aesthetician will literally prick your blackheads. I am kinda scared for this part. Pinky tried to scare away my fear but she didn't managed to eliminate it. Then I realized that it was not really that painful at all. Somehow, I tend to hold my breathe for a bit, but I manage to relax while Pinky is getting rid of the blackheads. She even told me that she had fun pricking it!<br /><br />After the facial treatment, Flawless was really kind to give us kits so that we, especially me, can practice caring for our faces. Now that I made my leap in caring for my face, wish I can sustain it. Thanks Flawless for touching my skin!<br /><br /><br /></div>Mr. Tambayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00623870010255598783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4444580705699853579.post-15348828754144995322012-08-29T18:25:00.003+08:002012-09-15T22:48:38.961+08:00Student Leaders Gathered for 7th Aboitiz Future Leaders Business Summit<div style="text-align: justify;">As a student leader during my college days, I can't help but feel envy with the 90 students from the Philippines that were chosen as the official delegates of the <b>7th Aboitiz Future Leaders Business Summit (AFLBS)</b>. Held last August 16-18, 2012 at Radisson Blu Hotel, Cebu, Philippines, the top 90 student leaders were lucky to get some business leadership tips and tricks from the prominent leaders of Aboitiz Group. This year's AFLBS focuses on how the students can contribute in changing the status quo of the Philippines with the theme "Significantly Changing My Philippines."<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/264679_4523661568594_375348388_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/264679_4523661568594_375348388_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><a name='more'></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">The delegates were so lucky to have a pre-summit tour around Cebu. They went to Cebu's famous landmarks &nbsp;like Magellan's Cross, Basilica Minore del Santo Niño, The House of Don Ramon Aboitiz, Visayan Electric Company (VECO) SM Office, and Persimmon Studios. And it was no ordinary tour, because they faced different challenges along the tour. Seeing the delegates completing the tasks as a whole is a reminiscing scene. Somehow, it makes me wanna go back to being a student.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/552092_4523652408365_659372852_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/552092_4523652408365_659372852_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Magellan's Cross, one of the delegates' pit stop.</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://sphotos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/526332_4523635767949_2080014896_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://sphotos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/526332_4523635767949_2080014896_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Persimmon Studios: An AboitizLand Company</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;">On the summit proper, it was very clear in their faces the delight they felt when the speakers shared some of their knowledge in running the business. Speakers during the summit were leaders from the different branches of Aboitiz Group and they were very eager in relaying some theories and the student delegates equated it by throwing some questions after their speeches. The interaction itself really showed that the delegates were very interested to know more about business leadership.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/418606_4523689249286_123906175_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/418606_4523689249286_123906175_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Gang Badoy, 7th AFLBS Inspirational Speaker</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;">As an Inspirational Speaker, Gang Badoy, Founder of RockEd Philippines, was invited to speak for the delegates about the main theme of the summit, which is "Significantly Changing My Philippines." Some of the thoughts that she shared were "A nation like the Philippines is not geographical but a state of mind", "You have to identify what is yours, what you love to do, what are you good at, and what is not yours", "the most natural state of human being is when you're changing", "it is your call on how you consider a thing significant", and "you can't demand composition from everyone else." The delegates really enjoyed Badoy's speech that they can't help but give her a standing ovation after her talk.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Aside from talks, the delegates also underwent physical activities prepared by the Kool Adventures Camp Team. The activities, The Business Pit, The Aboitiz Corporate Tower, and the Aboitiz Spider Web, measured every delegate's leadership skills and teamwork. Student leaders were just like playing together when they did these challenges, having fun while learning in the process.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://sphotos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/523333_4523659768549_619033329_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://sphotos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/523333_4523659768549_619033329_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Business Pit</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://sphotos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/420093_4523660168559_2019862164_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://sphotos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/420093_4523660168559_2019862164_n.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Teamwork during the 1st Physical Challenge: The Business Pit</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/229090_4523672528868_1804878884_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/229090_4523672528868_1804878884_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Teamwork again during the 2nd Physical Challenge: The Aboitiz Corporate Tower.</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/418917_4523694089407_1296009333_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/418917_4523694089407_1296009333_n.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Teamwork again for the 3rd Physical Challenge: The Aboitiz Spider Web</td></tr></tbody></table></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;">As a costumary, the delegates were given a problem that they have to solve as the corporate management team. By applying what they learned during the entire summit, they grouped themselves and planned strategically on how to solve the problem. I have to say this task is very troublesome and stressful, but I salute the delegates for coming up with a solution from an overnight planning. Troublesome as it may seems, but I wanted to try it though. :(<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/550998_4523683889152_1423903127_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/550998_4523683889152_1423903127_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A delegate carefully reading the case.</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;">At the end of the summit, the delegates still showed to everybody that they still have energy to party and celebrate their success in finishing the summit. Smiling faces dominated despite the stress of making the proposal overnight, hours of sitting and listening to the speeches, and exhaustion from the physical activities. And if I were on their footing, I will surely express the same feeling as them.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://sphotos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/293215_4523697209485_1052126582_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://sphotos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/293215_4523697209485_1052126582_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Happy delegates with their proof of finishing AFLBS.</td></tr></tbody></table></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I had a chance to talk with the delegates from the Ateneo De Manila University (ADMU). Benjz Gerard Sevilla (Electronics and Communications Engineering), Jenica Dizon (Fine Arts, Major in Information Design), David Lozada (AB Communications), Steffi Milcah Chua (Legal Management), and Eldridge Myles Tan (Mechanical Engineering) happily shared to me their AFLBS experiences. They said that the whole summit was overwhelming in a sense that it was worth the time and effort, well-organized and is a good way to give back, insightful and unexpected, humbling and had a right mix of physical and mental abilities. They told me about what they consider the "fun" and "hard" part of the summit. They all agreed that the "fun" part of the summit was the Aboitiz Spider Web and the Pre-Summit Tour because they get a chance to dwell with their co-delegates, be close to each other, to mingle and it was the right kind of bonding. They were also united in saying the case study was the "hard" part because it is in a business approach and they conceded that they can't really contribute that much because it is not their cup of tea. Other reasons were it was really exhausting and challenging because they only have an overnight to solve the case. When I asked what are the things that they learned from the summit that they will never forget, they answered in unison about the Bugsay Principle that was taught by one of the speakers during the Leadership Summit. Also, they will never forget the Aboitiz Family's humility and being down to earth, being genuine, and being an inspiration to the youth in giving back to the society.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I also grabbed the chance to ask them on their impressions about Cebu, David and Benjz, both first-timers in Cebu, said that Cebu is somehow similar to Manila but the convergence of modernity and rural life is apparent, they love how accommodating the Cebuanos are, and how culture is preserved. Jenica, Steffi and Eldridge, although already visited Cebu even before the AFLBS, still felt that friendly vibe of the Cebuanos, the pride that Cebu City has to offer, the lovely beaches, and the good mix of urban and peaceful living.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/228452_4523697929503_1189402817_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/228452_4523697929503_1189402817_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Delegates from ADMU: Benjz Gerard Sevilla, Steffi Milcah Chua, Jenica Dizon, David Bryan Lozada, and Eldridge Myles Tan.</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Mr. Tambayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00623870010255598783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4444580705699853579.post-83377407513790757962012-08-14T10:39:00.000+08:002012-08-14T10:39:22.765+08:00Review Break at Mactan Isla Resort<div style="text-align: justify;">My mind has been very full of numbers, variables, formulas, and terms related to my field of endeavor, Electronics Engineering, lately. So when the review center gave us 1 week of break from review, I unconditionally decided that I need to get out of the city.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Since I won an overnight stay for 2 with free breakfast at Mactan Isla Resort during the Social Media Day in Cebu last June 30, 2012, I decided to bring a friend and spent the weekend there. We arrived at around 4 pm of Saturday. Upon arriving there, we noticed that all of the guests are Koreans, thinking that maybe me and my friend are the only Filipino guests here. So I told my friend maybe this is the hotter version of Korea. We took the bed for some rest upon arriving in our room.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2IMo3ev0pg4/UCmp22iEASI/AAAAAAAAAos/XakrcS-aLOI/s1600/IMG_3658.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2IMo3ev0pg4/UCmp22iEASI/AAAAAAAAAos/XakrcS-aLOI/s320/IMG_3658.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Front Desk</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><a name='more'></a><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-okPU6_QqvT4/UCmp-T87udI/AAAAAAAAAo0/5pItSFGIXTQ/s1600/IMG_3660.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-okPU6_QqvT4/UCmp-T87udI/AAAAAAAAAo0/5pItSFGIXTQ/s320/IMG_3660.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our Room</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-nDNmSKA9T6Y/UCmrDcqMdnI/AAAAAAAAApA/Oxbnu-t1Gxw/s1600/IMG_3661.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-nDNmSKA9T6Y/UCmrDcqMdnI/AAAAAAAAApA/Oxbnu-t1Gxw/s320/IMG_3661.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A view from the top.</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;">Declaring that I have gained enough energy again, I decided to lurk around the resort and check our their place.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vJi3dyXX-eE/UCmr-Em3ITI/AAAAAAAAApI/QlpT7_2uWZ0/s1600/IMG_3665.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vJi3dyXX-eE/UCmr-Em3ITI/AAAAAAAAApI/QlpT7_2uWZ0/s320/IMG_3665.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A scene inside the building.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-i2ZYvSLU568/UCmsGbK4JlI/AAAAAAAAApU/8wtePolKoa8/s1600/IMG_3667.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-i2ZYvSLU568/UCmsGbK4JlI/AAAAAAAAApU/8wtePolKoa8/s320/IMG_3667.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Me and my friend thinks this is a craft done by Kenneth Cobonpue.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-o3boNFm4Tec/UCmsPEkXJDI/AAAAAAAAApc/Jg0we9AdZ50/s1600/IMG_3668.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-o3boNFm4Tec/UCmsPEkXJDI/AAAAAAAAApc/Jg0we9AdZ50/s320/IMG_3668.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hotel Lobby</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--3X1xo3TUEI/UCmsZDsT1bI/AAAAAAAAApk/hFg1EWzAufE/s1600/IMG_3693.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--3X1xo3TUEI/UCmsZDsT1bI/AAAAAAAAApk/hFg1EWzAufE/s320/IMG_3693.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Villa part of the Resort, which is very interesting.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-v4LbJ_DqgRg/UCmsjKNN0AI/AAAAAAAAApw/1Q1pLzW6P2g/s1600/IMG_3694.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-v4LbJ_DqgRg/UCmsjKNN0AI/AAAAAAAAApw/1Q1pLzW6P2g/s320/IMG_3694.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Igloo-like rooms that are really, really interesting!</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UgFQDxhqNdk/UCmstoMlkgI/AAAAAAAAAp4/0GLfuik53bk/s1600/IMG_3695.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UgFQDxhqNdk/UCmstoMlkgI/AAAAAAAAAp4/0GLfuik53bk/s320/IMG_3695.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Swimming gets more exciting at the Villa area.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-t2cXMU5SYrw/UCms21ucOJI/AAAAAAAAAqA/u_0kIg6z8P0/s1600/IMG_3696.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-t2cXMU5SYrw/UCms21ucOJI/AAAAAAAAAqA/u_0kIg6z8P0/s320/IMG_3696.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Restobar Heaven.</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;">Night came, and we went outside to have our dinner and to buy something to munch in the room as well. After we had our dinner and took some rest for about half an hour, me and my friend thought that nothing beats a night swimming at the pool. So, we changed our outfits and rushed our way to the pool.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-dpMXeCAasfA/UCmu91supdI/AAAAAAAAAqM/NLH-QpHHOYQ/s1600/IMG_3666.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-dpMXeCAasfA/UCmu91supdI/AAAAAAAAAqM/NLH-QpHHOYQ/s320/IMG_3666.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The pool by night.</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;">Morning of the next day came, and we went downstairs for our breakfast. I was already thinking of that delicious soup they had when I first came here for the Social Media Day in Cebu celebration, and my eyes sparkled when I saw the said soup. And adding to my favorites is their breaded chicken found in the picture below. Too bad the rice is just 3 scoops for me :P</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mV-1O6iD0fA/UCmyql1VHVI/AAAAAAAAAqo/ZCgLq89KZ_o/s1600/IMG_3686.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mV-1O6iD0fA/UCmyql1VHVI/AAAAAAAAAqo/ZCgLq89KZ_o/s320/IMG_3686.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">With all Korean people around you and knowing that you are the only Filipino in the room, it made me think &nbsp;"Am I really in Cebu?"</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-d7tugX5cRdI/UCmyxjiEyxI/AAAAAAAAAqw/IpZMH9KDf3A/s1600/IMG_3687.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-d7tugX5cRdI/UCmyxjiEyxI/AAAAAAAAAqw/IpZMH9KDf3A/s320/IMG_3687.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Great food for the Monster Tambay.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rqbNFFqC-SA/UCmy4z0STJI/AAAAAAAAAq4/oSGZLM8HE8I/s1600/IMG_3688.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rqbNFFqC-SA/UCmy4z0STJI/AAAAAAAAAq4/oSGZLM8HE8I/s320/IMG_3688.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The soup that takes like heaven.</td></tr></tbody></table>We stayed in the room until 10 AM, and the checked out and went home.<br /><br /><b>Comments during my stay:</b><br /><b><br /></b> I understand that Mactan Isla Resort and Spa is a baby resort in Mactan, so it needs to improvements, that's why I'm giving my comments. First to comment is the ratio of the room size and the air conditioner. I am so overwhelmed because the room given to us is very big compared to what I expect, but unfortunately, the room was too big for the aircon to ventilate it properly, provided that the coolest temperature the aircon can provide is only up to 18 degrees Celcius. Its either limit the size of the room or change the air conditioner to a powerful one, whichever is cheaper. I also found out that there were no room slippers allocated in our room. It is expected for a hotel/resort to have these slippers, right? But I give the benefit of the starter for Mactan Isla Resort and Spa for this matter.<br /><br />More on the good side this time. What I think is the highlight of my stay is the swimming pool. Night swimming was my most favorite part, because I love swimming in particular, and the pool's chlorine concentration is fair enough. the depth of the pool is also considerable because it allowed me to play more at the bottom of the pool, which I do everytime I'm in the pool (That's why I prefer deeper pools of about 6-8 feet, or even 10 feet!). Second, I also love how their resort lobby looks. It's elegant and extraordinary compared to the hotel lobbies that I already visited so far. Best seating was the hanging seat which we hypothetically guessed its by Kenneth Cobonpue. Thirdly, no one will even deny that people love food. The soup is what I consider the heaven in Mactan Isla.<br /><br />So yeah, I hope you like this post about my review break escapade at Mactan Isla Resort and Spa. If you want to visit this place, it is located at Agus Road, Ibabao, Lapu-lapu City, Cebu.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Khbb0BKIQUg/UCm6FVkhcPI/AAAAAAAAArg/bSsIcYS90fw/s1600/IMG_3690.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Khbb0BKIQUg/UCm6FVkhcPI/AAAAAAAAArg/bSsIcYS90fw/s320/IMG_3690.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />Mr. Tambayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00623870010255598783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4444580705699853579.post-69313113480940756912012-08-10T21:16:00.001+08:002012-08-10T21:22:58.340+08:00#visayashelpsPH<div style="text-align: justify;">What happened in the northern part of the Philippines is very unexpected. Big flood was the result of the series of rain, and it was even worse than what happened when the typhoon Ondoy striked the Philippines. I cannot picture out what exactly happened there because Cebu was very, very hot when the disaster happened.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">During the typhoon Sendong and the earthquake in Visayas, the people of Luzon unconditionally helped the victims of the said disasters. Now, it is our time to help. The Cebu Bloggers Society Inc. knocks the hearts of every Filipino and even non-Filipinos to extend their help to the victims of the Luzon calamity. And by social media, we can help them stand up, through #visayashelpsPH.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7Rj6UWK_tsI/UCUGVo3X00I/AAAAAAAAAns/A4N8eipLSBQ/s1600/483953_10151073285151870_2104824474_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7Rj6UWK_tsI/UCUGVo3X00I/AAAAAAAAAns/A4N8eipLSBQ/s1600/483953_10151073285151870_2104824474_n.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><a name='more'></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">How can you exactly help? You can help in three ways:</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">1.) Help us in spreading these emergency contact information (<a href="http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=4067651528628&amp;set=a.4066771586630.2181187.1202518861&amp;type=3">http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=4067651528628&amp;set=a.4066771586630.2181187.1202518861&amp;type=3</a>) by blogging and/or sharing it. The page includes Person Finder wherein you can find friends and missing citizens and direct the immediate help they need to them. It also includes information about government agencies that can be tapped if help is highly necessary.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SIMq0r2uMLQ/UCUHjYPKg1I/AAAAAAAAAn0/d1zLItNFcAg/s1600/Google-Crisis-Response.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="377" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SIMq0r2uMLQ/UCUHjYPKg1I/AAAAAAAAAn0/d1zLItNFcAg/s400/Google-Crisis-Response.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">2.) CBSi is setting aside its 10% of its fund from the membership fee and UNILAB medicines as donations for the affected people. Should you have any kind of donations, feel free to contact us. We will update you about our official drop off locations, so for the mean time, visit our official site at <a href="http://www.cebubloggers.com/">www.cebubloggers.com</a> if you want to donate.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">3.) We are asking for your extra funds for the benefit of the people of Luzon. You can transfer any amount through CBSi's official PayPal account. To donate, click the "Donate" icon found below. Please use the title <b>my donation #visayashelpsPH</b> when donating.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.paypal.com/ph/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_flow&amp;SESSION=-Uma0SVinABQezxA3sRplzmR8uNIuqvFeCWZan7LrCGN3Xg0bLhQdCW4s7y&amp;dispatch=5885d80a13c0db1f8e263663d3faee8da6a0e86558d6153d8812cd76bf2fd83f" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LHnQLedz65k/UCUK4Nuxr2I/AAAAAAAAAoQ/5KIbEW0yK98/s1600/btn_donateCC_LG.gif" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;">They may have experienced an unforgettable havoc, but we can help in pulling them up. Remember, a country can succeed once we work together. Let's help our brothers and sisters for them to enjoy their life after the Luzon disaster.</div>Mr. Tambayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00623870010255598783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4444580705699853579.post-31091647451887453382012-08-10T09:12:00.000+08:002012-08-10T09:12:29.190+08:00A Visit at Costabella Tropical Beach Hotel<div style="text-align: justify;">July 30, 2012 - This was the day the CBSi July Monthly meeting was set. Before the meeting, I was at Cebu Normal University to cheer up my teammates because the 6th Visayas Mindanao Debate Championships. When I was already witnessing the debate battle between my teammates and 3 other teams from different schools, I enjoyed it so much that it made me think of not attending the meeting instead. But since I already committed to the meeting first before witnessing the VMDC, I had to attend for the sake of professionalism. So yeah, I made my way to Starbucks SM Northwing to meet my CBSi mates for the meeting.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">At Starbucks, I met my fellow CBSi bloggers and when we were already complete, we went straight to Costabella Tropical Beach Hotel, accompanied by a staff from Costabella named Timmy via a coaster the hotel prepared for us.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Upon reaching Costabella, I was amazed because the entrance was not really a typical hotel/resort entrance. It is more likely a rest house type of entrance. The ambiance really feels like you are not in a beach hotel.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ChZQgsj92gc/UBujw6JODmI/AAAAAAAAAjM/TpPETW78iWM/s1600/1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ChZQgsj92gc/UBujw6JODmI/AAAAAAAAAjM/TpPETW78iWM/s320/1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />And after our meeting, the bosses of Costabella Tropical Beach Hotel happily gave us a tour around the property.<br /><a name='more'></a><br />The rooms are the ones that you will never forget once you visit Costabella. Packed with stunning interiors, wonderful works of art, a comfortable bed, and a nice view from the window, I consider Costabella is one place where you can find peace.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RQz7wGLWSmI/UCRX1NRqdDI/AAAAAAAAAlE/nkjVXDn5hrw/s1600/1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RQz7wGLWSmI/UCRX1NRqdDI/AAAAAAAAAlE/nkjVXDn5hrw/s320/1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qJEio94QeUo/UCRX1vkwL4I/AAAAAAAAAlM/zKiRbqYtKPc/s1600/1212.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qJEio94QeUo/UCRX1vkwL4I/AAAAAAAAAlM/zKiRbqYtKPc/s320/1212.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Z8Ie7Zrd7LE/UCRX2ZJn0jI/AAAAAAAAAlU/sq47VvlrFRs/s1600/2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Z8Ie7Zrd7LE/UCRX2ZJn0jI/AAAAAAAAAlU/sq47VvlrFRs/s320/2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tTlxtm7r9aw/UCRX3rRQvtI/AAAAAAAAAlc/FwOBRtDGecA/s1600/3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tTlxtm7r9aw/UCRX3rRQvtI/AAAAAAAAAlc/FwOBRtDGecA/s320/3.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NLl3uOqkYLc/UBuj0jfdYUI/AAAAAAAAAjs/-7LVdxJ1sN4/s1600/13.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NLl3uOqkYLc/UBuj0jfdYUI/AAAAAAAAAjs/-7LVdxJ1sN4/s320/13.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>And this is what I really like about Costabella Tropical Beach Hotel, their Lema Filipino Spa. Just by passing the entrance, you can really smell the scent coming from the spa, and its really inviting. Of course, just like the rooms, Lema Filipino Spa is also stuffed with ornaments that are truly Filipino.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EMv2vQ7W6is/UCRbv1cNCPI/AAAAAAAAAl0/eBS0sIqgZQQ/s1600/4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EMv2vQ7W6is/UCRbv1cNCPI/AAAAAAAAAl0/eBS0sIqgZQQ/s320/4.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9edxn4PkWH4/UBuj5DtZuxI/AAAAAAAAAkM/0xoEwLoiysQ/s1600/5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9edxn4PkWH4/UBuj5DtZuxI/AAAAAAAAAkM/0xoEwLoiysQ/s320/5.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-59rFEg9ycIU/UBuj6J0COCI/AAAAAAAAAkU/Opk-GXgzJnc/s1600/6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-59rFEg9ycIU/UBuj6J0COCI/AAAAAAAAAkU/Opk-GXgzJnc/s320/6.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-e31CwaUr1og/UBuj7DF3lMI/AAAAAAAAAkc/VkiMm41m7ak/s1600/7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-e31CwaUr1og/UBuj7DF3lMI/AAAAAAAAAkc/VkiMm41m7ak/s320/7.jpg" width="320" />&nbsp;</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KPFdLvId66Q/UCRdiONHBzI/AAAAAAAAAl8/gA8e7Dwem0Y/s1600/5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KPFdLvId66Q/UCRdiONHBzI/AAAAAAAAAl8/gA8e7Dwem0Y/s320/5.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bvk68exJcsQ/UCRdjJl-GRI/AAAAAAAAAmA/GeKNjFjyKS0/s1600/6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bvk68exJcsQ/UCRdjJl-GRI/AAAAAAAAAmA/GeKNjFjyKS0/s320/6.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vEfvI_r37QU/UCRdkU_z4bI/AAAAAAAAAmI/dw6b1AssArs/s1600/7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vEfvI_r37QU/UCRdkU_z4bI/AAAAAAAAAmI/dw6b1AssArs/s320/7.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GWhXWlvFqsA/UCRdllfs8lI/AAAAAAAAAmQ/HOHAbJRydQs/s1600/8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GWhXWlvFqsA/UCRdllfs8lI/AAAAAAAAAmQ/HOHAbJRydQs/s320/8.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br />And here's an awesome view from the windows of the rooms at Costabella.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LW5MmUfcM6k/UCRe1gDrUDI/AAAAAAAAAmc/biP-ZG5HYYg/s1600/9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LW5MmUfcM6k/UCRe1gDrUDI/AAAAAAAAAmc/biP-ZG5HYYg/s320/9.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2e3MJOhELhs/UBuj9kafxYI/AAAAAAAAAks/_p13fJ9O-sQ/s1600/9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2e3MJOhELhs/UBuj9kafxYI/AAAAAAAAAks/_p13fJ9O-sQ/s320/9.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />Overall, Costabella Tropical Beach Hotel really lives to what they boast, a place good for the entire family. Great place to stay, and not to mention the food is heaven! If you think that I am faking these stuffs, then I dare you to visit Costabella Tropical Beach Hotel for yourself and let's judge who's telling the truth.</div>Mr. Tambayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00623870010255598783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4444580705699853579.post-12484321211023210962012-07-24T20:59:00.000+08:002012-07-24T20:59:26.759+08:00Feel an Unforgettable Island Experience at Costabella<div style="text-align: justify;">Feel like hitting a vacation even if it's not summer and you want something new? I suggest you try this new place in Mactan.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tlzu8BQ4CO0/UA6YEunSaLI/AAAAAAAAAiY/eK6nBgQU55w/s1600/0__costabella_frontage-90-940-600-90.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="255" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tlzu8BQ4CO0/UA6YEunSaLI/AAAAAAAAAiY/eK6nBgQU55w/s400/0__costabella_frontage-90-940-600-90.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Costabella Tropical Beach Hotel in Buyong, Mactan.</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Costabella Tropical Beach Hotel</b> is a luxury beach resort positioned in the beautiful island of Mactan. It is awarded by the Department of Tourism with the highest resort classification. Packed with white sand, green palm trees, 156 luxurious rooms, a Spanish-touched environment, excellent view of the beach, and a warm service, Costabella is yet another thing that you must consider when you have plans to visit Cebu, particularly Mactan Island.</div><a name='more'></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Services Offered:</b></div><ul><li>24-hour Front Desk</li><li>Airline &amp; Ship Reservation Assistance</li><li>Airport Transfers</li><li>Baby Crib and high Chair</li><li>Babysitting</li><li>Baggage Storage</li><li>Bicycle Rental</li><li>Car Rental</li><li>Currency Exchange</li><li>Doctor on call</li><li>Electrical Adaptors</li><li>Electrical Transformers(220 volts, 60Hz)</li><li>Elevators</li><li>Emergency Power Generator</li><li>Fax Service</li><li>Gift Shop</li><li>Golf Arrangement</li><li>Guest Service Team</li><li>Internet Station</li><li>Laundry &amp; Pressing</li><li>Mail Service</li><li>Medical Assistance</li><li>Meeting &amp; Event Facilities</li><li>Parking</li><li>Photocopying</li><li>Room Service</li><li>Safe Deposit Box</li><li>Shopping Trip</li><li>Travel &amp; Tour Planning</li><li>Wake-up Call</li><li>Welcome Drink</li><li>Wireless Internet Access throughout Resort premises<b><br />&nbsp;</b></li></ul><b>Costabella Map:</b><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Uv3xpI1xDoQ/UA6X8LNICZI/AAAAAAAAAiQ/Anzi8lCQQ74/s1600/costabella-map.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Uv3xpI1xDoQ/UA6X8LNICZI/AAAAAAAAAiQ/Anzi8lCQQ74/s640/costabella-map.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><b>&nbsp;</b> <b>Other Features:</b><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zCnunj0BzQ0/UA6YymqMZLI/AAAAAAAAAig/pKwXtbwWH88/s1600/11__lema_spa-99-940-600-90.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="255" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zCnunj0BzQ0/UA6YymqMZLI/AAAAAAAAAig/pKwXtbwWH88/s400/11__lema_spa-99-940-600-90.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lema Spa: A Filipino Spa</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Zzea7c-DKDY/UA6YzYy7haI/AAAAAAAAAio/hgWxXbrUU3w/s1600/13__premier_deluxe-101-940-600-90.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="255" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Zzea7c-DKDY/UA6YzYy7haI/AAAAAAAAAio/hgWxXbrUU3w/s400/13__premier_deluxe-101-940-600-90.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Costabella's Luxurious Room</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-P4Vyvr_X-kc/UA6Y0lxYElI/AAAAAAAAAiw/k83IMLzVSLk/s1600/9__costabella_brisa-98-940-600-90.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="255" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-P4Vyvr_X-kc/UA6Y0lxYElI/AAAAAAAAAiw/k83IMLzVSLk/s400/9__costabella_brisa-98-940-600-90.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dining Area</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-w12rJiRUKwA/UA6ZlWBL7VI/AAAAAAAAAi4/5wKnKnRlMdY/s1600/24__costabella_convention-112-940-600-90.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="255" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-w12rJiRUKwA/UA6ZlWBL7VI/AAAAAAAAAi4/5wKnKnRlMdY/s400/24__costabella_convention-112-940-600-90.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Function Room</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Frz_wCojCBE/UA6Zmd7TEGI/AAAAAAAAAjA/CvDMcxakWco/s1600/2__costabella_lobby-92-940-600-90.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="255" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Frz_wCojCBE/UA6Zmd7TEGI/AAAAAAAAAjA/CvDMcxakWco/s400/2__costabella_lobby-92-940-600-90.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Reception Area</td></tr></tbody></table><b>&nbsp;Contact Information:</b><br /><b><br /></b><br /><i>Location:</i><br />Buyong, Mactan Island, Cebu, Philippines<br />Tel. (6332) 495-1000, 238-2700<br />Fax. (6332) 238-2705<br /><br /><i>Sales and Reservation Office:</i><br />Banilad, Cebu City, Philippines<br />Tel. (6332) 231-2787, 231-4244, 231-3723<br />Fax. (6332) 231-4415<br /><br /><i>Email: </i>rsvn@costabellaresort.com<br /><i>Website: </i><a href="http://www.costabellaresort.com/">www.costabellaresort.com</a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: right;"><i>(All photos courtesy of Costabelle Tropical Beach Hotel Website)</i></div><b>&nbsp;</b>Mr. Tambayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00623870010255598783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4444580705699853579.post-12454425045916901912012-07-15T17:23:00.000+08:002012-07-15T17:23:41.190+08:00Mactan Newton: Bringing Eastwood to Cebu! (Photos)<div style="text-align: justify;">I haven't been to Eastwood City, but I think I won't be needing to go there because its counterpart will be built in the lands of Mactan, Cebu: The Mactan Newtown Cebu!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-N6rspFHcFZQ/UAKCUnO0erI/AAAAAAAAAgo/MLwojLju7xM/s1600/IMG_2764.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-N6rspFHcFZQ/UAKCUnO0erI/AAAAAAAAAgo/MLwojLju7xM/s400/IMG_2764.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Eastwood City of Cebu, Mactan Newtown</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><a name='more'></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Mactan Newtown is a latest township situated in Lapu-Lapu City owned by Megaworld. And just like I said, it will be build after Eastwood City, making it the Eastwood City of Cebu. It is going to be a hub of BPO companies, condominiums and residential areas, hotels and resorts, and soon will be the cause of traffic.It will also be the venue for different concerts of local and international artists, just like what is Eastwood City is right now.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Features:</div><ul><li>The biggest McDonald's branch in Cebu will be built here.</li><li>It will host a special economic zone just like that of Eastwood.</li><li>A loading and unloading area for PUJs.</li><li>Mango Festival for the community.</li><li>Resorts and Malls. </li></ul><div style="text-align: justify;">Now what separates Mactan Newtown from Eastwood City? As seen in the features, there will be mango trees in the entire township, and they will soon organize a Mango Festival and will make it an annual event.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PoJfcdWWKpg/UAKGqQTTkSI/AAAAAAAAAg0/ffdsbAVdLoc/s1600/IMG_2714.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PoJfcdWWKpg/UAKGqQTTkSI/AAAAAAAAAg0/ffdsbAVdLoc/s400/IMG_2714.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Soon, this property will be visible in the Map of Cebu.</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6UVPCFCvVDc/UAKHV1bEn2I/AAAAAAAAAg8/PiKd4YuOXlU/s1600/IMG_2718.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6UVPCFCvVDc/UAKHV1bEn2I/AAAAAAAAAg8/PiKd4YuOXlU/s400/IMG_2718.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Model of the condominium that will be built as part of Mactan Newtown property.</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SAhjpFfEFDA/UAKH8BBOGfI/AAAAAAAAAhI/JDtInM3Dny4/s1600/IMG_2730.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SAhjpFfEFDA/UAKH8BBOGfI/AAAAAAAAAhI/JDtInM3Dny4/s400/IMG_2730.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sample room of the condominiums.</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Vd4IsSyxXWg/UAKIiSMGTWI/AAAAAAAAAhQ/oTwYLIJo6jQ/s1600/IMG_2739.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Vd4IsSyxXWg/UAKIiSMGTWI/AAAAAAAAAhQ/oTwYLIJo6jQ/s400/IMG_2739.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The location of the soon-to-be biggest McDonalds in Cebu</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-CdZlKc-Bvxc/UAKI6nGNkaI/AAAAAAAAAhY/cY2dOkX12kE/s1600/IMG_2750.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-CdZlKc-Bvxc/UAKI6nGNkaI/AAAAAAAAAhY/cY2dOkX12kE/s400/IMG_2750.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Residential Area of Mactan Newtown. To me, it looks like the houses found in Latin Countries.</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-A_DKu74mdHQ/UAKKWCiKMJI/AAAAAAAAAhs/kuSeZrmgekU/s1600/IMG_2745.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-A_DKu74mdHQ/UAKKWCiKMJI/AAAAAAAAAhs/kuSeZrmgekU/s400/IMG_2745.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hotel inside Mactan Newtown.</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-u1zn5Z93sq8/UAKLgJqGHNI/AAAAAAAAAiA/ojo85xm3jtM/s1600/IMG_2755.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-u1zn5Z93sq8/UAKLgJqGHNI/AAAAAAAAAiA/ojo85xm3jtM/s400/IMG_2755.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Huge empty lot that will soon be the ground for a condominium. On the left side is a line of mango trees.</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div>Mr. Tambayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00623870010255598783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4444580705699853579.post-33961640704666176142012-07-15T16:16:00.000+08:002012-07-15T16:16:03.356+08:00PUSH Power Event Highlights<div style="text-align: justify;">Last July 14, 2012, over 3000 students from different schools were powered with power tips for them to be ready for the working world as they attend P.U.S.H Power Events 2012 at the Waterfront Hotel and Casino.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qXAp1XJ0rf0/UAJpQXP55cI/AAAAAAAAAek/E-mCS4cYqDY/s1600/IMG_2852.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qXAp1XJ0rf0/UAJpQXP55cI/AAAAAAAAAek/E-mCS4cYqDY/s400/IMG_2852.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The event started with a welcome remarks by Ms. Lorelei "Mai" Miscala, Director for Admin and Marketing of AD Access Worldwide (in behalf of the Cebu City Mayor, Michael Rama, who was apparently late, and a blast opening dance by the students of Saint Paul College Foundation, Inc. I myself as a Paulinian during my highschool days, and I am so proud to see the big improvement that the school is showcasing right now. All the people in the venue were so amazed and fascinated with the cultural opening dance they performed. Ms. Mai also left the audience with meaningful words that I like: "You can get all the things that I currently have, I can rebuilt it better than it was."</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a name='more'></a></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-p-XtNw1LNHI/UAJplsJ9-XI/AAAAAAAAAes/n_tX9oZFEvk/s1600/IMG_2871.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-p-XtNw1LNHI/UAJplsJ9-XI/AAAAAAAAAes/n_tX9oZFEvk/s400/IMG_2871.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dancers from Saint Paul College Foundation, Inc.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-m8u5qTleeOc/UAJrSCIphiI/AAAAAAAAAe0/Vg_4vcJ3pAk/s1600/IMG_2874.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-m8u5qTleeOc/UAJrSCIphiI/AAAAAAAAAe0/Vg_4vcJ3pAk/s400/IMG_2874.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ms. Mai giving her welcome remarks.</td></tr></tbody></table>To share about a power-packed resume, Ms. Jodelyn Mae Seno, an expert in Human Resource Industry, came to the stage as the first speaker. She shared to the students that companies nowadays are reviewing more resumes that before just to get a bigger chance of getting a suitable candidate for a certain job.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-M_g8PAwJE0k/UAJs3wBjEXI/AAAAAAAAAe8/bWjy38Ja4SU/s1600/IMG_2879.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-M_g8PAwJE0k/UAJs3wBjEXI/AAAAAAAAAe8/bWjy38Ja4SU/s400/IMG_2879.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ms. Seno during her talk.</td></tr></tbody></table>Ms. Seno also stressed out that achievements are a cutting-edge in employment and building a network is a plus. She also gave tips to student on how to build networks, like attending seminars, writing articles and publishing it, speaking up, making oneself known, and doing a first-class job.<br /><br />Ms. Seno also gave tips on how to have a good resume:<br />1.) Address the resume to a particular person in name. That means, you have to do some intensive RESEARCH!<br />2.) Make tips either in chronological form or functional form.<br />3.) Basic information must always be available. Remember, your resume is your ticket to that company, so better sell yourself using your resume so that the company will buy it.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-iW8u4fQnKc8/UAJwSQM4v-I/AAAAAAAAAfM/de9l6NhqusU/s1600/IMG_2888.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-iW8u4fQnKc8/UAJwSQM4v-I/AAAAAAAAAfM/de9l6NhqusU/s400/IMG_2888.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mayor Rama giving the students an inspiration.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br />After Ms. Seno's talk, Michael Rama, Mayor of Cebu City, arrived, despite of being late,&nbsp; and went to the stage to encourage the students to strive hard because the youth today is the hope of tomorrow. He even relate his talk to a song by Whitney Houston "Greatest Love of All" which the students easily related.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UsAYDYMNNPg/UAJxiXPkVeI/AAAAAAAAAfU/ArUQ3gIOe1s/s1600/IMG_2920.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UsAYDYMNNPg/UAJxiXPkVeI/AAAAAAAAAfU/ArUQ3gIOe1s/s400/IMG_2920.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ms. Mai on stage once again, this time, giving her talk about power personality.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br />Ms. Lorelei "Mai" Miscala, Co-Founder and Director for Admin and Marketing of AD Access Worldwide, was the second speaker of the event. Her talk was focused about building a power personality. According to her, it is very important that you appear physically attractive, you have the poise and posture, and your speech and interpersonal communication is above the rest. She also said that the most important factor in applying is the person itself, and attitude is what makes you bring to your 100%.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eYjeQ5J3kuI/UAJzajrpnOI/AAAAAAAAAfc/ghhUfWGXan4/s1600/IMG_2945.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eYjeQ5J3kuI/UAJzajrpnOI/AAAAAAAAAfc/ghhUfWGXan4/s400/IMG_2945.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jesse Glova</td></tr></tbody></table>Jesse Glova, 2011 Most Outstanding Make-Up Artist, shared his tips on applying make-up. He said that your best make-up is your skin and it should be well taken care of. He strongly stressed out that make-up is also for men. 2 lucky students, 1 male and 1 female, were given free make-up treat right on the spot by Glova's team.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Ceuu_yPBDOU/UAJ0-yXKW3I/AAAAAAAAAfk/ZaklJNHVWIQ/s1600/IMG_2966.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Ceuu_yPBDOU/UAJ0-yXKW3I/AAAAAAAAAfk/ZaklJNHVWIQ/s400/IMG_2966.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The lucky girl who was given an on-the-spot make-up treat</td></tr></tbody></table>Glova also shared that beauty is all from within. He said that by looking good, you feel positive, and the positivity is being passed on once you feel beautiful inside. Glova also said that you must put time and effort to look good all the time.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-x72ozkqyy2Y/UAJ2ODxmRHI/AAAAAAAAAfs/-JB1WepcZ2o/s1600/IMG_2972.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-x72ozkqyy2Y/UAJ2ODxmRHI/AAAAAAAAAfs/-JB1WepcZ2o/s400/IMG_2972.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ms. Matunog, the fourth speaker of the event with a talk about Budgeting and Saving.</td></tr></tbody></table><br />The fourth speaker, Ms. Maria Estrella Matunog, is a Registered Financial Consultant and a member of Million Dollar Round Table. She taught the students on proper budgeting and ways of saving. She taught many method of saving, but the best thing that she said is when she told the crowd that an investment in knowledge is the best investment.<br /><br />One of the highlights of the event is a fashion show called Power Fashion, showcasing different business attires worn by students so that the audience can get an idea on what to wear during interviews and work. I'm sharing the 4 of the photos I liked during the fashion show.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NQOfJ_pFISg/UAJ3L8ABePI/AAAAAAAAAf0/r6f8esNZuh0/s1600/IMG_2993.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NQOfJ_pFISg/UAJ3L8ABePI/AAAAAAAAAf0/r6f8esNZuh0/s400/IMG_2993.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6eovQy9HeZg/UAJ3NhnwvMI/AAAAAAAAAf8/UwKDGbWSPCU/s1600/IMG_3000.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6eovQy9HeZg/UAJ3NhnwvMI/AAAAAAAAAf8/UwKDGbWSPCU/s400/IMG_3000.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5BSlwD9lApk/UAJ3Pzjw9FI/AAAAAAAAAgE/LEyPAiemj0M/s1600/IMG_3001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5BSlwD9lApk/UAJ3Pzjw9FI/AAAAAAAAAgE/LEyPAiemj0M/s400/IMG_3001.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PErLR-5YUmw/UAJ3SJdXMvI/AAAAAAAAAgM/aKr5zH6SpB8/s1600/IMG_3006.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PErLR-5YUmw/UAJ3SJdXMvI/AAAAAAAAAgM/aKr5zH6SpB8/s400/IMG_3006.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br />Mr. Amar Delon, the CEO of AD Access Worldwide and an International Motivational Speaker, was the final speaker of the event. He was very active and he managed to make the crowd active by dancing right in front of the students.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-uoKWviMBHgI/UAJ6WAOmgCI/AAAAAAAAAgc/-5SJUHcVNfA/s1600/IMG_3031.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-uoKWviMBHgI/UAJ6WAOmgCI/AAAAAAAAAgc/-5SJUHcVNfA/s400/IMG_3031.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mr. Amar Delon, very active at the stage.</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Amar Delon, during his talk, said that whatever degree you finished, it's not the degree that counts, it's the person behind the degree. He also told the students that they must know how to move to the groove of the situation. He even let the students write their sad story on a piece of paper, and let them tear the paper into pieces, reminding them not forget that sad story and move on and create a new and happy story.Mr. Tambayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00623870010255598783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4444580705699853579.post-87580137719669799102012-07-11T21:34:00.003+08:002012-07-12T20:10:13.494+08:00Great East Japan Earthquake = An Inspiration<div style="text-align: justify;">March 11, 2011 was really a memorable day for the country Japan, because a magnitude 9.0 (JME Scale) hit the Tohoku Region, then followed by huge wave of tsunami. The earthquake and the tsunami caused big damage to the affected areas, many families lost their houses and their properties, and plenty of our Japanese brothers and sisters died. It was recorded as the No. 1 Biggest Earthquake in Asia and ranked No. 4 Biggest Earthquake in the world.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">But Japan shocked the international community for their fast recovery from the tragedy. Sendai Airport resumed its operation 3 months after it was fully destroyed by the tsunami. Tsunami Evacuation Towers were already built after a month. Many establishments has started over again, and many families have recovered from their big loss.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Yours truly was given a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to visit the Land of the Rising Sun as Philippine-Tohoku Goodwill Ambassador for the Japan-East Asia Network of Exchange for Students and Youths (JENESYS) with the theme "Disaster Management and Recovery Efforts" last May 8-16, 2012 along with 99 other student ambassadors from different parts of the Philippines. We were given a chance to visit Japan and experience the taste of their country like no other tourist can.</div><a name='more'></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Now why do I consider the Great East Japan Earthquake an inspiration? Let me tell you first my experience before answering this question.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6k8XdDQAuRE/T_1uadSzQWI/AAAAAAAAAb0/lisgy-zd3a0/s1600/13.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6k8XdDQAuRE/T_1uadSzQWI/AAAAAAAAAb0/lisgy-zd3a0/s400/13.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mr. Nakabayashi giving us a lecture on our first day in Japan.</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">It started when we arrived in Japan exactly 3 PM (Japan time). After arriving at Narita International Airport, we proceeded our way to Grand Pacific Le Daiba, located in Odaiba, Tokyo for Orientation. On the orientation, Mr. Hironobu Nakabayashi, a research expert in Meiji University, gave us a lecture on the current status of the affected areas, including the radiation status and the water and food status of the entire Japan. It was through him that I learned that the Japanese government already installed Tsunami Evacuation Towers in some parts of Japan. He admitted that his English is not very good but I appreciate his efforts in enlightening us about the status quo of Tohoku Region.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lloSF_2O_g0/T_1xZoszQtI/AAAAAAAAAcA/H8NeMkGshWo/s1600/14.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lloSF_2O_g0/T_1xZoszQtI/AAAAAAAAAcA/H8NeMkGshWo/s400/14.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Yours truly, asking a question to Mr. Nakabayashi.</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">After the lecture, we immediately proceeded to Tokyo Station for our travel to Iwate Prefecture. The trip took about 2 hours via bullet train, so just imagine how fast the speed of their bullet train is! We arrived and our group, Fukuoka Group, stayed at Bellino Hotel Ichinoseki together with another group, Hokkaido Group. The next day, our group and the Hokkaido Group proceeded to Saito Seika Co., a company with Kamome no Tamago (Seagull Eggs) as their product, which is located at Ofunato, Iwate. While we are on our way to Saito Seika Co., we can't help but notice the trash that the tsunami left a year ago.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--rvibkQrCmo/T_1yqkFUNLI/AAAAAAAAAcI/UpEAjJ_bB3A/s1600/1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--rvibkQrCmo/T_1yqkFUNLI/AAAAAAAAAcI/UpEAjJ_bB3A/s400/1.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rocks that were former foundations of buildings and damaged cars.</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_XL4RBaJD4U/T_1zH44NojI/AAAAAAAAAcY/G9VoIvqhbls/s1600/5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_XL4RBaJD4U/T_1zH44NojI/AAAAAAAAAcY/G9VoIvqhbls/s400/5.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Another pile of rocks, and I think there were the remains of a certain house.</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6oi2vF6f0YI/T_1zlRsbu7I/AAAAAAAAAcg/-n0H36HHH9M/s1600/10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6oi2vF6f0YI/T_1zlRsbu7I/AAAAAAAAAcg/-n0H36HHH9M/s400/10.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Trunks of trees that were taken down by the rushing waters.</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SKG41LxaDu0/T_1z2IFWt4I/AAAAAAAAAco/6Ird6MVv2cw/s1600/12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SKG41LxaDu0/T_1z2IFWt4I/AAAAAAAAAco/6Ird6MVv2cw/s400/12.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">In case you noticed, the only floor in this building left undamaged is the 5th floor. That's how high the water level was.</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-I0ubyBY-Z7s/T_14DYOuQHI/AAAAAAAAAdU/xFnCngGiyyY/s1600/4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-I0ubyBY-Z7s/T_14DYOuQHI/AAAAAAAAAdU/xFnCngGiyyY/s400/4.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pine Trees turned red because of salt damage, and these pine trees are very high! Imagine how deep the water level was.</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">We arrived at Saito Seika Co. Manufacturing Site, the site that was not damaged nor touched by the tsunami. Here, Mr. Toshiaki Saito, one of the owners, retold to us their unforgettable experience when the tsunami happened. Their main office was entirely destroyed by the waves from the sea. Fortunately, no one died because Mr. Saito warned his employees to evacuate right away.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vGAdj84MsIE/T_12bDROvmI/AAAAAAAAAcw/4L7jsVVsOfs/s1600/15.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vGAdj84MsIE/T_12bDROvmI/AAAAAAAAAcw/4L7jsVVsOfs/s400/15.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Saito Seika Co.</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8R9H2WorFJw/T_12p96cDtI/AAAAAAAAAc8/tyFAKDKP66o/s1600/2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8R9H2WorFJw/T_12p96cDtI/AAAAAAAAAc8/tyFAKDKP66o/s400/2.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Saito Seika Co. Main Office after the tsunami.</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-iGqagstDzXA/T_13U1PogiI/AAAAAAAAAdE/YnNyi1q8FBo/s1600/16.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-iGqagstDzXA/T_13U1PogiI/AAAAAAAAAdE/YnNyi1q8FBo/s400/16.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Another view of Saito Seika Co. Main Office after the tsunami.</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-P0HGpddE9h0/T_13n6fg86I/AAAAAAAAAdM/HSZ8BlKpsXo/s1600/3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-P0HGpddE9h0/T_13n6fg86I/AAAAAAAAAdM/HSZ8BlKpsXo/s400/3.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is placed at the top of Saito Seika Co. Main Office. The water level reached &nbsp;8.5 meters.</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;">After our visit at Saito Seika Co. in Ofunato, we immediately proceeded to Kessennuma in Miyage Prefecture. We tried oyster cultivation the Japanese way, which we admitted that it was our first time to cultivate oysters. After the cultivation experience, we head our way to Karakuwa Visitors Center and Tsunami Museum. In there, memories about the earthquake and tsunami and some information about the Great East Japan Earthquake were compiled and collected for public viewing.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Now for the answer, I consider the Great East Japan Earthquake an inspiration because it gives us a very great lesson. The lesson is to strive to rise even in your greatest fall. Japan was at their bottom when the Great East Japan Earthquake struck the Northern Part of Japan, but despite this, they manage to stand up right away. A perfect example for the saying "If you're down, then there's no way to go but up."</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_2GofrUd0UY/T_17z_-4n-I/AAAAAAAAAdg/8OcWxTM76Bs/s1600/6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_2GofrUd0UY/T_17z_-4n-I/AAAAAAAAAdg/8OcWxTM76Bs/s400/6.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photos of the damages of the Great East Japan Earthquake</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sDwO2bGbcBQ/T_18Xg6qShI/AAAAAAAAAdo/_xVkBqQb4ZE/s1600/7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sDwO2bGbcBQ/T_18Xg6qShI/AAAAAAAAAdo/_xVkBqQb4ZE/s400/7.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A simulation of a small and a big tsumani wave.</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Xx8LBlFzty4/T_180lrBkPI/AAAAAAAAAdw/RvPSEUwueQg/s1600/8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Xx8LBlFzty4/T_180lrBkPI/AAAAAAAAAdw/RvPSEUwueQg/s400/8.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our tour guide at Karakuwa Visitors Center explained to us some stories that happened during the earthquake.</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--WbsmfJGERo/T_19FP9EbtI/AAAAAAAAAd4/8u6n3EzKe2w/s1600/9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--WbsmfJGERo/T_19FP9EbtI/AAAAAAAAAd4/8u6n3EzKe2w/s400/9.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">After the exhibits, we experience a little simulation of an earthquake paired with videos of earthquake scenes.</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IhcMaS37jfU/T_19gN0_aaI/AAAAAAAAAeA/hJ6hAwpMvOM/s1600/11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IhcMaS37jfU/T_19gN0_aaI/AAAAAAAAAeA/hJ6hAwpMvOM/s400/11.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The very famous Pine Tree of Hope. Before the tsunami happened, there were plenty of pine trees in that area. After that, that is the only pine tree that survived the tsunami waves.</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;">The Japanese made the Great East Japan Earthquake an avenue for education, to educate people about the impact of safety and the importance of nature and its relation to our safety. Hence, Karakuwa Visitors Center was built because of the tragedy. Not only that, the Japanese people themselves were not fully dependent to the government. They managed to stand up on their own and treated the government's help as their secondary aid in recovering, a very important message that will give a very big impact to us Filipinos, especially that Philippines is prone to typhoons. The deed by the Japanese government itself, by inviting us to visit Japan for the JENESYS Programme coordinated by Japan International Cooperation Center, was already an act of encouraging other countries like the Philippines to keep even a single ounce of hope whenever bad times happen to our country.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I hope that this post makes you realize that we also need to exert our efforts in helping our country stand up. It is not only the government's burden to uplift the country as a whole, in fact, the biggest power lies in the hands of us, the Filipinos. Like what John F. Kennedy said in his inaugural speech when he was elected as President of the United States of America, "Ask not what your country can do to you, ask what you can do for your country."</div>Mr. Tambayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00623870010255598783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4444580705699853579.post-83324774491755701212012-06-28T14:15:00.003+08:002012-06-29T14:38:34.716+08:00June 30 is Social Media Day in Cebu!<div style="text-align: justify;">Cebuanos, mark your calendars on the 30th of June for the First Social Media Day in Cebu organized by the Cebu Bloggers Society, Inc. This event will be held at Mactan Isla Resort and Spa at 2 PM.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/168847_10150985037251870_69091979_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="398" src="http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/168847_10150985037251870_69091979_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">"<i>Social Media Day will be a day of fun and blogging literacy, of acquaintances and sharing stories about blogging and social media.</i>" said Cebu Bloggers Society, Inc. President Ruben Licera Jr.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Social Media Day is an event dedicated to people who are into social media: social media enthusiasts, practitioners, online entrepreneurs and bloggers who admire social media very much. Such examples of social media are Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin, Pinterest, Google+, YouTube, StumbleUpon, FourSquare, Qoura, Tumblr, Instagram, Flickr, Multiply and other social media sites.</div><a name='more'></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Bjornson Bernales, Cebu Bloggers Society, Inc. Vice-President for External Affairs, added "Social Media Day will also be a day of meeting with bloggers who have benefited from blogging, who are interested in sharing their online opportunities and who may be your partners in possible venues."</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Cebu Bloggers Society, Inc. Vice-President for Internal Affairs Nancy Cudis confirmed that CBSi have invited notable speakers from the field of blogging, social media and online journalism, including an award-winning blogger and online editor to share his insights about online writing, social media and online opportunities.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The event is free for CBSi members. For non-CBSi members, you are required to fill-up this <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dGhFY2RxRjV3VGVYTXRmNUF5QUlFSVE6MQ">form</a>. Due to limited number of seats, SMDay Cebu will only invite selected registrants to join the event with instructions sent via email. If approved, a registration fee of Php 500 for non-CBSi members will be collected.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Why join this event?</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I highly recommend you to join this event because this is another avenue to grasp more information about social media. You can learn a lot of things like effective use of social media to business, social media entrepreneurship, social media ethics, and a whole lot more. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Social Media Day Cebu&nbsp;</strong> is made possible by the following organizations, sponsors and partners:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.cebuisla.com/"><strong>Mactan Isla Resort</strong></a> ,&nbsp;<a href="http://www.cebutechjobs.com/"><strong>Cebu Tech Jobs</strong></a>&nbsp;,&nbsp;<a href="http://www.pinoygreatdeals.com/"><strong>Pinoy Great Deals</strong></a> ,&nbsp;<a href="http://www.mozillaphilippines.org/"><strong>Mozilla Philippines</strong></a>,&nbsp;<a href="http://www.suncellular.com.ph/"><strong>Sun Cellular</strong></a> ,&nbsp;<a href="http://tattawards.com/"><strong>Globe Tatt Awards</strong></a>&nbsp;, <a href="http://www.smart.com.ph/"><strong>SMART Communications</strong></a>, <a href="http://www.prworksph.com/"><strong>PRWorks</strong></a>, <strong><a href="http://www.diamondsuitescebu.com.ph/">Diamond Suites and Residences</a>. <a href="http://itravelcebu.com/" title="Travel Agency in Cebu">iTRAVEL iEXPLORE Tours and Services</a></strong>, Marc Louie Photography, <a href="http://www.krispykreme.com.ph/"><strong>Krispy Kreme</strong></a>, <a href="https://www.lenddo.com.ph/"><strong>Lenddo</strong> </a>and &nbsp;<a href="http://www.jygonzales.com/"><strong>JYGonzales and Partners</strong></a>.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div>The organizers would also like to acknowledge its online media partners:&nbsp;<a href="http://tekworxph.com/" target="_blank"><strong>TekWorx Mobile and Web Services</strong></a>,&nbsp;<a href="http://thirdteam.org/" target="_blank"><strong>Third Team Media</strong></a>, and <a href="http://cebubloggers.com/first-social-media-day-in-cebu-2012/www.rlcomm.org" target="_blank"><strong>RLCOMM International</strong></a>.<br /><br />Its offline media campaign is made possible through <a href="http://www.cdn.ph/" target="_blank"><strong>Cebu Daily News</strong></a>, <strong><a href="http://www.philstar.com/Category.aspx?publicationCategoryId=39&amp;t=12-20-52" target="_blank">Freeman</a></strong>, and <a href="http://www.sunstar.com.ph/" target="_blank" title="Sunstar Exchange"><strong>Sunstar Cebu</strong></a>.<br /><br />For more information, feel free to send an email to <a href="mailto:info@cebubloggers.com" target="_blank">info@cebubloggers.com</a>.<br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div>Mr. Tambayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00623870010255598783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4444580705699853579.post-62733215871343031502012-06-24T13:30:00.000+08:002012-06-24T13:30:56.787+08:00Have You Found Yourself Yet?<div style="text-align: justify;">Folks, if you find yourself unsure of what you really are, or in doubt of what you can do in life, then I suggest you read this book by <b>Amar Delon</b> entitled <b>"Have You Found Yourself Yet?"</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-op3uesp63gY/T-K8afg1uRI/AAAAAAAAAbo/MYn06e8LWyA/s1600/bookcover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="283" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-op3uesp63gY/T-K8afg1uRI/AAAAAAAAAbo/MYn06e8LWyA/s400/bookcover.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">This book will help you realize the importance of passion in whatever you do, whether it is work or a hobby, and how passion can greatly shape your life. It also tells you that you can attain happiness if you do something to achieve it, and you do it with passion. It also makes you aware that you must have a certain goal or desire, not only a simple one, but a goal with sense.<br /><a name='more'></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />You can also figure out that in times of happiness, you cherish every minute of it and make the most out of it, but when you're down, there is nowhere else to go but up. Go up and learn from the mistakes that brought you to the bottom. As what he wrote in the book, "Failure is a challenge and every challenge is an opportunity in disguise.", you must look at failure on a bright and positive side.<br /><br />And yeah, so much for the book because I might spoil the fun inside the covers of the book. If you want to know yourself further, I suggest go grab a copy and read it.<br /></div>Mr. Tambayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00623870010255598783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4444580705699853579.post-20297152426980167172012-06-24T13:29:00.000+08:002012-06-24T13:29:27.115+08:00P.U.S.H. Power Events 2012: A Great PUSH in Cebu<div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><br /><br />Have you ever asked these questions to yourself?<br /><br />1. Are you globally competent?<br />2. Are you competitive enough?<br />3. Can you really say that your company depends on your skills?<br />4. Is your work attitude enough to get the job you desire?<br /><br />If you figured out that you are doubtful about your answers to these questions, then I suggest vacate 2 days of your July this year for a big event that will help you answer the questions above with confidence.<br /><br />This coming July 2012, Cebu will be PUSHED as A.D. Access Worldwide Productions, a subsidiary of AD Access Worldwide in Malaysia, brings P.U.S.H. Power Events 2012 in Cebu, Philippines. It is a first of a series of conference, which will also be held later this year in Jakarta, Indonesia and Singapore. P.U.S.H. Power Events 2012's goal is to catapult Cebu internationally as a treasure trove of highly competitive and globally competent human resource where businesses can depend on dynamic youths and professionals, equipped with excellent skills and amazing work attitude.<br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4eaSD7CubZM/T9AgwWrLRrI/AAAAAAAAAbM/PxKNhpmiVyU/s1600/AMARDELON+AUTHOR.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4eaSD7CubZM/T9AgwWrLRrI/AAAAAAAAAbM/PxKNhpmiVyU/s400/AMARDELON+AUTHOR.jpg" width="385" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><br /><a name='more'></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><br /><b>P.U.S.H. Power Events 2012</b> comes in 2 sessions that will cater those who are on their last lap of the education race and to all sorts of professionals who want to assess themselves on how competent and confident they are in their fields.<br /><br /><br /><ul><li><b>P.U.S.H. Conference 2012</b> - This is an all-day encounter with the graduating students of different colleges and universities in Cebu for a series of two-sided programs. Now these programs will be more helpful for the graduating classes to be more armed when the time will come to face the real work of employment. Programs like how to make a power resume, how to dress with power (I don't mean mythical power), and how to acquire power personality will aid the soon-to-be professionals in marketing themselves to the companies, to look elegant while at work, and to act like that of a CEO. A 3-hour High-Impact Interactive Seminar Workshop entitled <b>"P.U.S.H. - PERSEVERE UNTIL SUCCESS HAPPENS POWER TALK."</b> is the main highlight of the event which focuses on keeping the fire to achieve the goals until the goals are achieved with success and happiness, which is very beneficial for the target audience since they are almost ready to go out of the walls of their schools. The event will be held at the <b>Pacific Grand Ballroom of the Waterfront Hotel, Cebu City</b> this coming <b>July 14, 2012.</b></li></ul><br /><br /><br /><ul><li><b>P.U.S.H. POWER TALK</b> - Now this event is exclusively for career persons, entrepreneurs, and professionals. It is a 3-hour power talk to give motivation to professionals to strive harder in order to achieve the breakthrough they are seeking. This is also an avenue for professionals to be more competitive and globally competent in their chosen field and to further assess what skills are they lacking and find ways to uplift their newly-found weaknesses. This will be at <b>Parklane Hotel</b> on <b>July 15, 2012.</b></li></ul><br /><br />To achieve the goals of the <b>P.U.S.H. Power Events 2012</b>, an international speaker, <b>Mr. Amar Delon</b>, will be the star of the events. He is a Malaysian actor, director, screenwriter, and TV and film producer. He is also an internationally published author of the book: "Have You Found Yourself?" which is all about finding the inner you in order to easily acquire one's goals. He is also a certified neuro-linguistic program practitioner, a timeline therapist, and a hypnotherapist. Mr. Delon will be the life coach of the participants, who will go home fulfilled that they will further know themselves after the event.<br /><br />So folks, don't miss the opportunity to know yourself deeper, and get ready to be PUSHED! Mark your calendars on the 14th and 15th of July and after the event, answer again the 4 questions above.<br /><br />Visit <a href="http://www.adaccess.biz/">www.adaccess.biz</a> for more information about this event.<br /><br /></div>Mr. Tambayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00623870010255598783noreply@blogger.com